ADJECTIVE
vermeintlich/fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯ntlɪç/supposed; alleged; presumed
vermeintlich is a German adjective that means supposed, alleged, or presumed. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯ntlɪç/.
Definitions
1.supposed or believed to be something, but often not actually so(general)
a.alleged or purported, but not necessarily real
Der vermeintliche Täter stellte sich als unschuldig heraus.—The alleged perpetrator turned out to be innocent.
b.presumed to be something, but with doubt about its truth
Der vermeintliche Vorteil war in Wirklichkeit ein Nachteil.—The supposed advantage was in fact a disadvantage.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "vermeintlich" mean in English?
- "vermeintlich" means supposed, alleged, or presumed. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "vermeintlich"?
- "vermeintlich" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯ntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "vermeintlich"?
- "vermeintlich" is a adjective in German.
