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putative definition

pu·ta·tive (pyo̵̅o̅t′ə tiv)

adjective

generally considered or deemed such; reputed a putative ancestor

Etymology: ME putative < L putativus < putare, to suppose, reckon (orig., to cleanse, set in order, hence compute, consider: see pure)

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