Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

putative

adjective
/ˈpjuː.tə.tɪv/
Definition
Generally considered or reputed to be.
Examples
  • He is the putative leader of the organization, although he has never held an official title.
  • The putative benefits of the new policy have not yet been realized.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is assumed or supposed, often based on common belief or public perception.
Synonyms
  • presumed
  • assumed
  • supposed
  • alleged
  • reputed