putative

Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; generally assumed.
Accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.
Alleged, purported, ostensible, professed.
(proscribed, sometimes) Prospective, potential, proposed.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpju.tə.tɪv/

First attested 1432, from Middle French putatif, from Latin putātīvus (“supposed, purported”), from putātus (“thought”), from putō (“I think, I consider, I reckon”).

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