ostensibly
//ɒˈstɛnsɪbli//
Adverb
ostensiblyCanonical form
1
Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually; used to convey that something appears to be true on the surface but may conceal a different reality.
He ostensibly went to the library, but actually met his friends at the park.
2
As stated or appearing to be the case, without necessarily being so in reality.
He ostensibly went to the library, but actually met his friends at the park.