No. 2,034 in German
mutmaßliche
"Mutmaßliche" means "alleged" or "presumed."
In a sentence
Die mutmaßliche Ursache des Unfalls war überhöhte Geschwindigkeit.
The alleged cause of the accident was excessive speed.
The word 'mutmaßliche' is used to indicate that the cause is presumed based on evidence or context but is not yet confirmed.
Die Polizei hat den mutmaßlichen Täter verhaftet.
The police have arrested the alleged perpetrator.
Here, 'mutmaßlichen' suggests that the individual is suspected of being the perpetrator, pending investigation or proof.
Der mutmaßliche Gewinn dieses Projekts wird sehr hoch geschätzt.
The estimated gain of this project is considered to be very high.
In this context, 'mutmaßliche' implies an estimation based on current data or predictions, indicating an assumed outcome.
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