attribute
pronunciation
How to pronounce attribute in British English:
UK [əˈtrɪbjuːt]
How to pronounce attribute in American English:
US [ əˈtrɪbjuːt]
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- Noun:
- a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
- an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
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- Verb:
- attribute or credit to
- decide as to where something belongs in a scheme
Word Origin
- attribute (v.)
- late 14c., "assign, bestow," from Latin attributus, past participle of attribuere "assign to, add, bestow;" figuratively "to attribute, ascribe, impute," from ad- "to" + tribuere "assign, give, bestow" (see tribute). Related: Attributed; attributing.
- attribute (n.)
- "quality ascribed to someone," late 14c., from Latin attributum "anything attributed," noun use of neuter of attributus (see attribute (v.)). Distinguished from the verb by pronunciation.
Example
- 1. Actively listening is a bonus attribute in every relationship .
- 2. Neither attribute seems particularly beneficial for their clients .
- 3. What is the most important attribute they 're looking for ?
- 4. A certain degree of ruthlessness is a necessary attribute for any successful ceo or president .
- 5. The most important attribute of the next boj governor due to be nominated next week is that he rejects this interpretation .