Putative
Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːtətɪv/
Putative (adj)
- Thought to be true, but not yet proved or confirmed.
- Accepted as likely, based on limited evidence, without full certainty.
- Stated in an official or legal setting, though the claim may still be questioned.
Putative (adjective)
Examples
- The putative cause of the problem was never fully proven.
- They discussed a putative reason for the delay.