How Do You Spell ALLEGEDLY?

Pronunciation: [ɐlˈɛd͡ʒɪdlɪ] (IPA)

The word "allegedly" is spelled with two syllables, "a-lleg-ed-ly." In phonetic transcription, this is represented as /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/. The "a" sound at the beginning is pronounced like "uh," and is followed by the "l" sound. The second syllable begins with the "e" sound, pronounced like "eh," and is followed by the "dʒ" sound, which is like a "j" sound. Finally, the "ly" ending is pronounced like "lee." This word is often used to indicate that something has been reported but not proven to be true.

ALLEGEDLY Meaning and Definition

1. Allegedly is an adverb that refers to information or an event that is claimed or asserted to be true, but its veracity has not been confirmed or proven. It is used to present claims, accusations, or statements attributed to someone, without any guarantee of their accuracy. The term is often employed to signal that the information being relayed is based on allegations or reports from other sources, and should be approached with skepticism until further investigation or evidence is presented.

   When a statement or act is described as allegedly, it suggests that it is potentially true, but the actual facts have not been substantiated or legally established. It implies that while someone is making an assertion, there is still a need for more reliable evidence or confirmation for it to be fully deemed as definite or factual. Allegedly can also be used to distance the speaker from the accuracy of the claim, highlighting that they are only repeating what others have said, without taking a firm stance on its truthfulness themselves.

   In legal contexts, the use of allegedly is commonly encountered to emphasize the presumption of innocence, as it ensures that individuals are not prematurely judged or condemned without proper evaluation of the evidence. This term acts as a reminder that being accused of an offense does not immediately equate to guilt, and allows for a more impartial analysis of the situation.

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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of ALLEGEDLY

The word "allegedly" originates from the late 15th century in English, derived from the Latin word "allegare", meaning "to send, report, or make reference to". The Latin root is a combination of "ad", meaning "to", and "lēgāre", meaning "to depute, send" or "to choose, appoint". Over time, the word evolved in English to specifically imply an assertion made by someone without providing concrete proof or evidence, hence the current meaning of "according to what has been claimed or asserted".

Similar spelling words for ALLEGEDLY

• alleged,
• Allegood,
• alley cat.