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417 - Putative

Putative : Adj

generally thought to be or to exist, even if this may not really be true (Cambridge)
believed to be the person or thing mentioned (Oxford)
خیالی

Sentence (s)

The putative leader of the terrorist cell was arrested yesterday.(Cambridge).
The film's putative conclusion led me to believe the hero would return in a sequel.(Oxford)

Phrases & Connected Words

the putative father of this child
the putative leader
putative conclusion

Synonym(s)

assume
presumptive
presumed

Antonym(s)

real
improbable

Word Family

putatively

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