attribution
at·tri·bu·tion
noun \ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən\Definition of ATTRIBUTION
1
: the act of attributing; especially : the ascribing of a work (as of literature or art) to a particular author or artist
2
: an ascribed quality, character, or right
— at·tri·bu·tion·al \-sh(ə-)nəl\ adjective
Examples of ATTRIBUTION
- <a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple>
First Known Use of ATTRIBUTION
1651
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- Synonyms
- affection, attribute, characteristic, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
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Rhymes with ATTRIBUTION
absolution, allocution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
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