putative
/ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adjective C2- Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
- Accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.
- Alleged, purported, ostensible, professed.
- Prospective, potential, proposed.
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