attribute

US /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/
UK /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/
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1.

a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something

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Patience is a key attribute for a teacher.
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The painting has all the attributes of a masterpiece.
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qualitycharacteristicfeaturetraitproperty
1.

regard something as being caused by (someone or something)

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He attributed his success to hard work.
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The discovery was attributed to a young scientist.
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ascribeimputecreditassignblame
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attributive