ADJECTIVE
vermeintlich/fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯ntlɪç/supposed; alleged; presumed
vermeintlich is a German adjective that means supposed, alleged, or presumed. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯ntlɪç/.
Definitions
1.believed to be something but not actually so; only supposed or alleged(assumption, not reality)
a.thought to be something, but possibly wrongly
Die Polizei verhaftete den vermeintlichen Täter.—The police arrested the alleged perpetrator.
b.believed to be the case, but factually incorrect
Der vermeintliche Gewinn stellte sich als Irrtum heraus.—The presumed profit turned out to be a mistake.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | vermeintlich |
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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.
