Reputably: meaning, definitions and examples
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reputably
[ rɪˈpjuːtəblɪ ]
generally accepted
Reputably refers to being known or believed to be in a particular way, often backed by reputation. It implies that something is recognized and credible based on established reputation or tradition.
Synonyms
allegedly, ostensibly, supposedly
Examples of usage
- The restaurant is reputably the best in town.
- He is reputably an expert in his field.
- The book is reputably a classic.
Translations
Translations of the word "reputably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reputavelmente
🇮🇳 प्रतिष्ठित रूप से
🇩🇪 anerkannt
🇮🇩 terkenal
🇺🇦 репутаційно
🇵🇱 reputacyjnie
🇯🇵 評判良く
🇫🇷 réputablement
🇪🇸 reputablemente
🇹🇷 itibariyle
🇰🇷 명성 있게
🇸🇦 بشكل مشهور
🇨🇿 reputabilně
🇸🇰 reputabilne
🇨🇳 信誉良好地
🇸🇮 ugledno
🇮🇸 vönduðlega
🇰🇿 тұрақты түрде
🇬🇪 სახელმწიფოდ
🇦🇿 şanla
🇲🇽 reputablemente
Etymology
The term 'reputably' is derived from the base word 'repute', which comes from the Latin 'reputare', meaning 'to think again or reflect'. The word evolved in Middle English as 'reputen' before adopting its modern form in the late 14th century. The suffix '-ably' suggests a manner or characteristic, indicating that the adjective is being applied in an adverbial form. The concept of reputation has always been significant in society, serving as a measure of trustworthiness or status. As cultures evolved, so did the importance of being regarded positively in both personal and professional realms. Thus, 'reputably' emerged as a term to qualify the integrity or acceptance of an entity based on its reputation.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,089, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.