attribute
IPA: ˈætrʌbjut
noun
- A characteristic or quality of a thing.
- An object that is considered typical of someone or some function, in particular as an artistic convention.
- (grammar) A word that qualifies a noun.
- (logic) That which is predicated or affirmed of a subject; a predicate; an accident.
- (computing, object-oriented programming) An option or setting belonging to some object.
- (programming) A semantic item with which a method or other code element may be decorated.
- (computer graphics, dated) A numeric value representing the colours of part of the screen display.
verb
- To ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.
- To associate ownership or authorship of (something) to someone.
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Examples of "attribute" in Sentences
- The death was attributed to apoplexy.
- Sovereignty is an attribute of the state.
- Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
- Amiability is a beautiful attribute to attain.
- Attribute the opinion to the author of the book.
- Edge magazine attributed the success of the game to the titular character.