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putative

adjective

/ˈpjuːtətɪv/

Meaning

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

He is the putative father of the child.

assumed, supposed, presumed, alleged, reputed

confirmed, verified, certain

putative father, putative leader, putative cause, putative heir

Happening at a suitable or convenient time.

Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

having many different aspects or features

having special advantages; favored; elite