Putative
/pjˈutətɪv/
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Definition
(adj) Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
Sentence Examples
He was the putative playboy of the librarian set.
The risks of such a project would clearly outweigh any putative benefit.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ father was asked to provide a DNA sample to confirm his biological relationship to the child.