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Meaning of purportedly
The primary meaning of "purportedly" is to describe something that is claimed or believed to be true, but not necessarily proven.
Etymology of purportedly
The word "purportedly" originates from the verb "purport", which comes from the Old French "purporter", meaning to carry or convey, and the Latin "proportare", meaning to carry forward.
Historically, the word "purport" was used to describe the intention or purpose of something, and over time, the adverb "purportedly" evolved to describe something that is claimed or believed to be true.
Synonyms
allegedly
supposedly
reportedly
supposedly
allegedly
presumably
ostensibly
professedly
seemingly
apparently
evidently
noticeably
obviously
manifestly
patently
plainly
clearly
discernibly
perceptibly
visibly
recognizably
understandably
conceivably
plausibly
believably
credibly
feasibly
potentially
possibly
putatively
reputedly
rumoredly
speculatively
theoretically
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "purportedly" is an adverb that means reportedly or allegedly, used to indicate that something is claimed to be the case, although it may not be true.
- * It is often used to express doubt or skepticism about the truth of a statement or claim.
Usage Examples
- The company purportedly has a new product line in development, but there is no official announcement yet.
- * The politician purportedly made a promise to reduce taxes, but it remains to be seen if it will happen.
- * The ancient city was purportedly founded by a legendary king, but the exact details are lost to history.
Antonyms
undoubtedly
certainly
definitely
clearly
obviously
manifestly
patently
plainly
incontrovertibly
indisputably
unquestionably
irrefutably
demonstrably
verifiably
confirmably
authentically
genuinely
truly
actually
really
factually
substantively