1. Synonyms for Apparent include seeming, ostensible, supposed, outward, alleged, perceived, presumed, superficial, ostensive and assumed

2. Relevance Theory holds that verbal communication is an ostensive-inferential process and involves the code model and inferential model.

3. From the cognitive perspective, Relevance Theory puts forward "Ostensive Inferential Communication Model", explaining the nature,[sentencedict .com] mental process and contextual effects of language communication.