attribute

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attribute is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Verb 2.1 Related words 3 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

noun

• (UK) IPA: /æˈtrɪbjuːt/, SAMPA: /{"trIbju:t/
• (US) enPR: ă-trĭb'yo͞ot, IPA: /æˈtrɪbjut/, SAMPA: /{"trIbjut/
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verb

• (UK) IPA: /ˈætrɪbjuːt/, SAMPA: /"{trIbju:t/
• (US) enPR: ă'trĭ-byo͞ot, IPA: /ˈætrɪbjut/, SAMPA: /"{trIbjut/
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[change] Verb

Plain form attribute

Third-person singular attributes

Past tense attributed

Past participle attributed

Present participle attributing

1. (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.

[change] Related words

• attribution

[change] Noun

Singular attribute

Plural attributes

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

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