Reputedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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reputedly

 

[ rษชหˆpjuหtษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

general usage

Reputedly is used to indicate that something is generally believed or supposed to be true, although not necessarily verified. It often implies a degree of skepticism or uncertainty about the assertion being made. This term is frequently employed when referring to someone's reputation, typically in terms of their character, skill, or credibility.

Synonyms

allegedly, ostensibly, presumably, supposedly

Examples of usage

  • He is reputedly the best chef in the city.
  • Reputedly, she has a talent for languages.
  • The story is reputedly based on real events.
  • This castle is reputedly haunted.

Translations

Translations of the word "reputedly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น supostamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฅเคฟเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angeblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ katanya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะพะทั€ัŽะฒะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzekomo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใ‚ใ‚†ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soi-disant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ supuestamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถzde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฌธ์— ๋”ฐ๋ฅด๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ู…ุง ูŠูุฒุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบdajnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบdajne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domnevno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagรฐist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ supuestamente

Etymology

The word 'reputedly' derives from the root word 'repute,' which comes from the Latin term 'reputare,' meaning 'to think over' or 'to consider.' This Latin root combines 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'back') and 'putare' (meaning 'to reckon' or 'to calculate'). The term 'repute' evolved in English, referring to the belief or opinion held about someone or something's character or reputation. The adverbial form 'reputedly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the word 'reputed,' which indicates that something is believed or said to be true according to general opinion. The use of 'reputedly' typically conveys a level of doubt, suggesting that while something may be widely accepted, its truth is not established. Over time, the term has maintained its relevance in discussions surrounding public perception and credibility.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,576, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.