Appearing as such but not necessarily so

• superficial

  1. Not extensive or important; minor or insignificant:
  2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow:
  3. Concerned with and understanding only the easily apparent and obvious; not profound; shallow

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  1. Not extensive or important; minor or insignificant:
  2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow:
  3. Concerned with and understanding only the easily apparent and obvious; not profound; shallow

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• seeming

  1. Apparent
  2. That seems real, true, etc. without necessarily being so; apparent
  3. Apparent; ostensible.

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  1. Apparent
  2. That seems real, true, etc. without necessarily being so; apparent
  3. Apparent; ostensible.

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• outward

  1. Relating to the physical self:
  2. Clearly apparent; observable; visible
  3. Purely external; superficial:

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  1. Relating to the physical self:
  2. Clearly apparent; observable; visible
  3. Purely external; superficial:

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• ostensive

  1. Ostensible
  2. Seeming or professed; ostensible.
  3. Directly pointing out; clearly demonstrative

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  1. Ostensible
  2. Seeming or professed; ostensible.
  3. Directly pointing out; clearly demonstrative

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• external

  1. For outward appearance or show; superficial
  2. Originating outside; acting or coming from without
  3. Suitable for application to the outside:

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  1. For outward appearance or show; superficial
  2. Originating outside; acting or coming from without
  3. Suitable for application to the outside:

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• apparent

  1. Appearing real or true without necessarily being so; seeming
  2. Readily seen; visible:
  3. Readily understood; clear or obvious:

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  1. Appearing real or true without necessarily being so; seeming
  2. Readily seen; visible:
  3. Readily understood; clear or obvious:

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