adj
putative
Putative (adj) means Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
adj
1
Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
2
Accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.
3
Alleged, purported, ostensible, professed.
4
Prospective, potential, proposed.
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Etymology
First attested c. 1432, from Middle French putatif, from Latin putātīvus (“supposed, purported”), from putātus (“thought”), from putō (“to think, to consider, to reckon”).
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What is the meaning of putative?
"putative" (adj) means commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
What are the different meanings of putative?
"putative" has 3 main meanings: 1. Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed; 2. Accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof; 3. Alleged, purported, ostensible, professed.