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Meaning of purported(a) in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    purported(a)

    Definitions

    1. commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds

    Examples

    • « the foundling's putative father »
    • « the reputed (or purported) author of the book »
    • « the supposed date of birth »

    Synonyms

    • acknowledged

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