putative
Pronunciación: [ˈpjuː.tə.tɪv]
Palabra
Contexto: «law»
(adjective) something that people think is true, but it may not actually be. It’s like when everyone agrees that a person is guilty or responsible for something without having all the facts. It’s just what people believe for now.
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The putative father was excited to learn he might have a child.
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Despite the putative claims, there was no real evidence to support them.
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What evidence makes someone a putative heir?
Contexto: «general belief»
(adjective) an idea or belief that is widely accepted but might not be proven. It’s what most people think about something, even if it hasn't been checked or confirmed.
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The putative benefits of the new drug have many people hopeful.
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Scientists questioned the putative benefits without proper research.
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What are the putative effects of this theory?
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