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reputedly

/rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/
re · put · ed · ly
Adjective:reputed
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• adverb

1

According to what is generally said, believed, or reported, though not necessarily known to be true for certain.

Example

"The ancient manor house is reputedly the oldest inhabited building in the entire county."

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• Nearby Words

reputational
repute
reputed
reputedly
requalify
request
requester

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'reputed' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'reputare', meaning 'to think over' or 'to reckon'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reputedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reputedly
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