allegedly
|al-leg-ed-ly|
B2
/əˈlɛdʒɪdli/
(alleged)
claimed without proof
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allegedly' originates from the Latin word 'allegare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'legare' meant 'to send or dispatch.'
Historical Evolution
'allegare' transformed into the Old French word 'aleguer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allege' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send or dispatch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assert without proof.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
He was allegedly involved in the crime.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35