adj
Uncommon
purported
Purported (adj) means Believed or claimed to be true.
adj
1
Believed or claimed to be true.
2
Generally taken to be true.
3
Claimed by some people to be true or to have happened, though this might not actually be so.
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Etymology
Formed from purport and -ed.
Rhymes for purported
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What is the meaning of purported?
"purported" (adj) means believed or claimed to be true.
What are the different meanings of purported?
"purported" has 3 main meanings: 1. Believed or claimed to be true; 2. Generally taken to be true; 3. Claimed by some people to be true or to have happened, though this might not actually be so.
