purportedly

American  

[per-pawr-tid-lee] / pərˈpɔr tɪd li /

adverb

1. according to what is or has been claimed, reputed, or asserted; allegedly.

   The upcoming version of the tablet will purportedly feature a brand new processor, but no other details are yet known.

   The defendant has not listed the brokers and valuation professionals with whom he purportedly consulted, nor has he told us the questions that he purportedly asked them.

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Etymology

Origin of purportedly

purported ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Surprising events and negative news can always tempt investors into suddenly adopting radically different strategies: fast trading, market timing, ultrahigh dividends and other techniques that purportedly reduce risk or raise return.

From The Wall Street Journal

The message, purportedly from the North Korea athletics association's general secretary, thanked "all the Elite Marathoners and Amateur Runners of the world who are interested in Pyongyang International Marathon".

From BBC

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC

Unverified footage has also emerged purportedly showing a peaceful sit-in protest at the capital's Beheshti University.

From BBC

Thousands of these subscribers were already deceased at the time they were purportedly enrolled in the program.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• allegedly
• apparently
• probably