Also means
ostensibly
Usage Note
Vermeintlich implies that something is mistakenly believed to be the case — a false belief held by someone. Der vermeintliche Experte is someone people think is an expert but who may not be. It subtly casts doubt more than angeblich and is very common in journalism.
Examples
"Der vermeintliche Freund hatte ihn verraten."
Natural Translation
The supposed friend had betrayed him.
Literal Translation
The supposed friend had him betrayed.
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