Meaning 1neutral; often signals doubt or correction · 82%
Presented or believed as true, although it may not actually be certain or correct.
Natural examples
Der vermeintliche Zeuge war zur Tatzeit im Ausland.
A supposed witness was abroad when the crime occurred.
Ein vermeintlicher Schnäppchenpreis lag über dem üblichen Wert.
The supposed bargain price was above the usual value.
Der vermeintliche Fehler erwies sich als bewusste Änderung.
The apparent mistake turned out to be an intentional change.
Usage note
Vermeintlich often distances the speaker from a claim and may suggest it later proves false. It is usually not compared.
Mini-lesson: vermeintlich
Presented or believed as true, although it may not actually be certain or correct. Vermeintlich often distances the speaker from a claim and may suggest it later proves false. It is usually not compared.
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