purportedly

Meanings

• adjective, adverb

  represented or held out to be true, especially when not necessarily so; alleged

  - "The document was purportedly signed by the president."
  - "He denied the accusations, claiming they were purportedly false."

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Variants

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purported , purportedly

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from purport + -edly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'purportedly' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'purportedly' is derived from the verb 'purport', which means 'to represent or claim to be'.

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1. allegedly: Similar to 'purportedly', 'allegedly' is used to denote something that is claimed to be true but not necessarily proven or verified. However, 'allegedly' is more commonly used in a legal context.

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Culture

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The term 'purportedly' is often used in legal and journalistic contexts to denote something that is claimed to be true but not necessarily proven or verified. It carries an implication of doubt or suspicion.

How to Memorize "purportedly"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'purportedly', you can use the mnemonic 'Purportedly means allegedly, but not necessarily so'.

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