The definition of putative refers to something commonly accepted as true or thought by most to be true. When everyone thinks a certain author wrote an anonymous book, this is an example of a situation where the certain author is considered the putative author.
What does the term putative mean?
1 : commonly accepted or supposed. 2 : assumed to exist or to have existed.
How do you use putative in a sentence?
Putative in a Sentence ?
- Even though there has not been a DNA test, everyone accepts Jason as the girl's putative father.
- The film's putative conclusion led me to believe the hero would return in a sequel.
- With Fat Tony in prison, Salvatore is now viewed as the putative boss of the mob.
