What does "purportedly" mean?

As appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).

What is a synonym for "purportedly"?

Common synonyms include: supposedly, allegedly, ostensibly, putatively, reportedly, seemingly.

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

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As appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so). not-comparable
"Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, allegedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly"

Adverb

"Purportedly by means of the value derived from all the varied attributes of humanity."

From purported + -ly.