vermeintlich
/fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪntlɪç/
adjective
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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supposed, alleged
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Der vermeintliche Täter war unschuldig.
The supposed culprit was innocent.
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Similar words
Close synonyms for "supposed, alleged" — describing something claimed to be true but not confirmed.
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Practice
1 What does vermeintlich mean?
supposed, alleged
2 Which fingerprint chart matches vermeintlich?
vermeintlich: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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