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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

purportedly

/ˈpɜːr.tɪd.li/ adverb · British & US
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What does purportedly mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is claimed or alleged to be the case, but not necessarily true; supposedly.

Example

"The company's profits purportedly increased by 20% last year."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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