reputed
reputed Lexical Profile
reputed Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Generally believed, supposed, or reported to be the case, though not necessarily proven.
"The painting is the reputed work of a sixteenth-century Venetian master, though art historians still debate its authenticity."
Having a favorable reputation; well-known and respected.
"She studied cello at a highly reputed conservatory in Vienna before joining the symphony orchestra."
• verb
To consider, believe, or regard someone or something as having a specified quality or identity (almost always used in the passive voice).
"The ancient library was reputed to hold thousands of rare scrolls from across the Mediterranean world."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Reputed' is frequently confused with 'reputable'; 'reputed' means generally believed or supposed to be (often with a degree of doubt), whereas 'reputable' means having a good reputation and being trustworthy.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English verb 'repute', borrowed from Old French 'reputer' and directly from Latin 'reputare' (to count over, reckon, or consider), combining 're-' (again) and 'putare' (to think or reckon).