Said to be or reported as something based on rumors or unconfirmed reports; the British spelling of 'rumored.'
From Latin 'rumor' meaning 'hearsay' or 'common talk.' The word has been used since at least the 14th century to describe unverified claims that spread through speech.
Rumors spread faster than facts because our brains are wired to share sensational information—neuroscientists call this 'negativity bias!' The '-ed' ending shows it's been heard from many mouths, and the British 'u' spelling (rumoured) keeps the French influence alive in English.
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