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Meaning of the word putative in English

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putative

US /ˈpjuː.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ˈpjuː.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

Adjective

1.

generally considered or reputed to be.

Example:

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the putative author of the book

Synonym:

supposed assumed presumed acknowledged accepted recognized presumptive alleged reputed reported rumored

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