Purportedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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purportedly
[ pəˈpɔːrtɪdli ]
in the manner that is claimed or rumored
Used to convey that the information one is giving is based on what one has heard claimed or rumored by others, rather than on one's own knowledge or experience.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was purportedly the richest man in town.
- The document was purportedly signed by the CEO.
- The product is purportedly the best on the market.
- The meeting was purportedly scheduled for tomorrow.
- She purportedly has connections to high-ranking officials.
Translations
Translations of the word "purportedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 supostamente
🇮🇳 कथित रूप से
🇩🇪 angeblich
🇮🇩 konon
🇺🇦 нібито
🇵🇱 rzekomo
🇯🇵 いわゆる
🇫🇷 prétendument
🇪🇸 supuestamente
🇹🇷 sözde
🇰🇷 소위
🇸🇦 يزعم
🇨🇿 údajně
🇸🇰 údajne
🇨🇳 据称
🇸🇮 domnevno
🇮🇸 meint
🇰🇿 жорамал бойынша
🇬🇪 მოსალოდნელი
🇦🇿 güman edilən
🇲🇽 supuestamente
Word origin
The word 'purportedly' is derived from the verb 'purport', which comes from the Old French word 'purporter', meaning 'to convey, to have significance'. The suffix '-edly' is added to form the adverb 'purportedly'. The term has been in use since the late 19th century to indicate that something is claimed or rumored, rather than confirmed or verified.