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Purported (adjective)

Definition: Claimed or alleged to be true, but not proven or confirmed

Examples:

• The book discusses the purported benefits of a new diet plan.
• She was the purported winner of the competition, but the results were later overturned due to a judging error.

Prenominal (adjective)

Definition: Placed before a noun, typically referring to a word or phrase modifying that noun

Examples:

• In the phrase 'red apple,' 'red' is a prenominal adjective describing the color of the apple.
• 'The' in the phrase 'the beautiful garden' is a prenominal determiner indicating singularity and specificity.

Purported prenominal (noun)

Definition: A linguistic term referring to a specific type of prenominal modifier used to describe something alleged or claimed

Example:

The phrase 'so-called' can act as a purported prenominal to indicate doubt or skepticism towards the described notion.

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