ostensible
Pronunciation:
/ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl//ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/adjective
Definitions
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
Example: The ostensible reason for his visit to New York was to see his mother, but the real reason was to get to the Yankees game the next day.