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Reportedly vs Putatively - What's the difference?

reportedly | putatively |

As adverbs the difference between reportedly and putatively

is that reportedly is according to reports or rumors; supposedly while putatively is according to belief.

reportedly

English

Adverb

(-)
  • According to reports or rumors; supposedly.
  • * 2011 , "Building a new Libya", The Economist , 25 Feb 2011:
    • Other opposition forces have reportedly pushed to Ajdabiya, west of Benghazi [...].

    putatively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • According to belief.