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PUTATIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Putative.

How to pronounce putative:

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Putative - as an adjective satellite

Purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds

Example: "The foundling's putative father"

Putative - as an adjective

Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

Example Sentences

"The putative culprit of the crime was later proven innocent."
"No one believed his putative claims of being a millionaire."
"The putative leader of the gang was arrested yesterday."
"She was identified as his putative daughter."
"The putative cause of the accident is still under investigation."
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Word Game Points

Is PUTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, putative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUTATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PUTATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, putative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUTATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PUTATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, putative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUTATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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