Putative: meaning, definitions and examples
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putative
[ หpjuหtษtษชv ]
legal
Generally regarded as such; supposed; alleged.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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putative |
Use this word when referring to something that is commonly believed or assumed to be true, but not necessarily confirmed. It often appears in legal or formal contexts.
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supposed |
This word is often used when something is assumed to be true, typically without strong evidence. It can also be used to express doubt or disbelief.
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alleged |
This term is suitable when discussing something that has been claimed to be true but is not yet proven, especially concerning accusations or legal matters. It often carries a somewhat skeptical connotation.
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presumed |
Use 'presumed' when referring to something believed to be true based on strong evidence or logical deduction, although not absolutely confirmed.
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Examples of usage
- The putative father of the child claimed he had never met the mother.
- The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence against the putative suspect.
general
Commonly believed or accepted.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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putative |
This word is used in formal or legal contexts to describe something that is thought to be the case but is not verified.
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presumed |
This word is used when something is accepted as true based on probability or evidence, but without absolute certainty.
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supposed |
Supposed is used in everyday language to describe something that is generally assumed or believed, often with a hint of doubt.
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alleged |
Alleged is used when describing something that someone claims to be true, often in legal situations, and it might have a negative connotation implying doubt.
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Examples of usage
- The putative cause of the disease was found to be a virus.
- There was a putative connection between the two events.
Translations
Translations of the word "putative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น presumido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฅเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช mutmaรlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ diduga
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดะฑะฐััะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ domniemany
๐ฏ๐ต ไปฎๅฎใฎ
๐ซ๐ท prรฉsumรฉ
๐ช๐ธ presunto
๐น๐ท varsayฤฑlan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์ ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ domnฤlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ domnelรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ domnevni
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆtlaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธัะปะดะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ehtimal olunan
๐ฒ๐ฝ presunto
Etymology
The word 'putative' comes from the Latin word 'putativus', which means 'thought to be'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is generally considered or believed to be true, without conclusive proof.