Meaning of the word putative in English
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putative
US /ˈpjuː.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈpjuː.tə.tɪv/
Adjective
generally considered or reputed to be something; supposed
Example:
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The putative father denied paternity.
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He is the putative author of the anonymous letter.