attribute

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English

Definitions

noun

A characteristic or quality of a thing.“His finest attribute is his kindness.”
(grammar) A word that qualifies a noun, a qualifier.“In the clause "My jacket is more expensive than yours", "My" is the attribute of "jacket".”
That which is predicated or affirmed of a subject; a predicate; an accident.
An option or setting belonging to some object.“A file with the read-only attribute set cannot be overwritten.”

verb

To ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.
To associate ownership or authorship of (something) to someone.“This poem is attributed to Browning.”

Related words

Synonyms

ascribe impute assign property dimension characteristic trait designate attribution accord feature qualification confer criterion allot quality

Associated

cameraman attributes xml authorship substitution syntax html skill element values value patron

Rhymes

astute dispute acute destitute refute constitute brute moot bruit pursuit

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