Putative and Real

Opposite meaning words

Putative adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

Usage example: the putative reason for her dismissal was poor job performance

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Real is an antonym for putative in commonly believed topic.

Real adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

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Putative is an antonym for real.

Nearby Words: realize, realise, reality, realistic, really

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