δήθεν — meaning in English
dithen
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English meaning
- alleged adjective Claimed or stated to be true, without yet being proven.
- ostensibly adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
- supposedly adv According to what is claimed or believed, though not necessarily true.
Senses
δήθεν is used for these senses in English:
- alleged Supposed but doubtful.
- ostensibly (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
- so-called So named; commonly called.
- supposedly As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.