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# ostendere **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Latin **Slug:** ostendere ## Words From This Root - ostensive - directly demonstrating or pointing out, especially by example - ostentation - showy display intended to impress or attract attention - ostentatious - characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress
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ostensive
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/ɑˈstɛnsɪv/
directly demonstrating or pointing out, especially by example
ostentation
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/ˌɑstɛnˈteɪʃən/
showy display intended to impress or attract attention
ostentatious
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/ˌɑstɛnˈteɪʃəs/
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress
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