putative

As an adjective putative

is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

As a noun estimate is

a rough calculation or guess.

As a verb estimate is

to calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

As adjectives the difference between putative and approximate

is that putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof while approximate is approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.

As a verb approximate is

to carry or advance near; to cause to approach.

As adjectives the difference between putative and presumable

is that putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof while presumable is capable of being presumed.

As an adjective putative

is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

As a verb presume is

to perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

As adjectives the difference between putative and nominal

is that putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof while nominal is of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.

As a noun nominal is

a noun or word group that functions as a noun phrase.

As adjectives the difference between expected and putative

is that expected is anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur while putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

As a verb expected

is (expect).

As adjectives the difference between provident and putative

is that provident is possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future while putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

As adjectives the difference between potential and putative

is that potential is existing in possibility, not in actuality while putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

As a noun potential

is currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to.

As adjectives the difference between putative and fugitive

is that putative is commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof while fugitive is fleeing or running away.

As a noun fugitive is

a person who is fleeing or escaping from something, especially prosecution.