attribute
//əˈtrɪbjuːt//
Noun
attributeSingular
attributesPlural
1
A quality, characteristic, or feature that is considered to belong to or be inherent in someone or something.
Patience is an important attribute for a teacher.
2
An object or symbol associated with a particular person, office, or status.
The eagle is an attribute of power and authority.
Synonym
Verb
attributeInfinitive
attributePresent tense
attributedPast tense
attributedPast participle
attributingPresent participle
attributesThird-person singular
1
To regard something as being caused by or belonging to someone or something.
The success of the project was attributed to the team's hard work.
2
To credit a work, quotation, or idea to a particular author or source.
This painting is attributed to Picasso.