Definition

In a way that suggests or assumes something is true without proof.

Example

The evidence was presented imputatively, leading the jury to make assumptions about the defendant's guilt.

Conversation

Did you hear how he spoke about the project?imputatively suggesting everyone was to blame?

Yeah, I thought it was a bit unfair to point fingers like that.

Exactly! It felt like he was trying to shift the responsibility imputatively onto the team.

Right? It would have been better to discuss solutions instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imputatively → It is formed from "imputare" (from Latin, meaning to attribute or ascribe) and the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner of). The word "imputatively" refers to something that is attributed or ascribed in a certain manner.

Memory Tip

Think of attributing something ('imputare') in a certain way ('-ively') — that's why imputatively means in a manner of attributing.

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