Attribute

Pronunciation

noun

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verb

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Verb

1. Template:Transitive If you attribute $x$ to $y$, you say that $x$ is the creation or result of $y$.

   He attributes his success to the love of his parents.

   The famous phrase is usually attributed to Winston Churchill, though some believe he never actually said it.

Related words

• attribution
• attributive

Noun

1. An attribute is a part, feature, or characteristic.

   A good sense of humour is an essential attribute for a doctor to have.