Attribute — synonyms, definition

1. attribute (Noun)

affection asset badge character dimension distinction earmark emblem excellence feature gift idiosyncrasy mark merit peculiarity property quality quirk sign symbol • • •

attribute (Noun) — A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished. ex. "self-confidence is not an endearing attribute"

attribute (Noun) — An abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity.

abstract entity abstraction concept conception construct Ethos ballast character characteristic cheer cheerfulness common denominator depth eidos feature feature of speech form heritage human nature infinite inheritance lineament personality property quality • • •

2. attribute (Verb)

ascribe assign associate attach blame bracket charge connect correlate credit equate identify with impute lay pertain point refer relate

attribute (Verb) — Associate ownership or authorship with. ex. "We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare"

attribute (Verb) — Decide as to where something belongs in a scheme. ex. "The biologist attributed the mushroom to the proper class"

evaluate judge pass judgment accredit anthropomorphise anthropomorphize blame carnalise carnalize charge classify credit externalise externalize impute interiorise interiorize internalise internalize personate personify project reattribute • • •