Meaning of the word purportedly in English
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purportedly
US /pɝːˈpɔːr.t̬ɪd.li/
UK /pɝːˈpɔːr.t̬ɪd.li/
Adverb
1.
in a way that is stated to be true, although this may not be the case:
Example:
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The study purportedly found that men married to smart women live longer.
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