MEANING
According to information given in reports, without direct confirmation by the speaker.
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Words that belong together
- reportedly absent
- reportedly agreed
On the page
The panel reportedly agreed to reopen the inquiry.
Word forms
- Base
- reportedly
Usage notes
Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.
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