Associations to the word «Putative»

Wiktionary

PUTATIVE, adjective. Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

Dictionary definition

PUTATIVE, adjective. Purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds; "the foundling's putative father"; "the putative author of the book".

Wise words

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