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British pronunciation/ˈatɹɪbjˌuːt/
American pronunciation/ˈætɹəbˌjut/, /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/

Definition & Meaning of "attribute"

to attribute
01

to think or say that something is caused by a certain thing

Ditransitive: to attribute sth to a cause
02

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

Ditransitive: to attribute a quality to sb/sth | to attribute sth with a quality
Attribute
01

a word or phrase that describes or provides additional information about another word or phrase, typically modifying a noun

What is an "attribute"?

In linguistics, an attribute refers to a word or phrase that describes or qualifies a noun, providing additional information about its characteristics or qualities. Attributes are often expressed through adjectives or adjectival phrases that give details such as size, color, or condition. For example, in the phrase "the red apple," "red" is the attribute describing the noun "apple." Attributes can also be expressed through prepositional phrases, as in "the book on the table," where "on the table" provides further information about the location of the book. Understanding attributes is essential for analyzing how language conveys meaning and enhances the richness of descriptions.

02

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

03

a specific characteristic or statistic that represents a particular aspect of a character or entity in a game, influencing their abilities and interactions within the game's mechanics and systems

attribute

v

attribution

n

attribution

n

attributive

adj

attributive

adj

misattribute

v

misattribute

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example
Example
Many experts attribute the company's success to its strong leadership and innovative strategies.
Successful athletes attribute their achievements to discipline and consistency in training.
He attributed his financial troubles to a spell of ill luck.
The musician's performances are attributed with passion, energy, and exceptional musicality.
The editor attributed the success of the magazine to its loyal readership, which has contributed to steady circulation figures over the years.
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