ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00765 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
attribute
n.
US/ˈætrɪbjuːt/
UK/ˈætrɪbjuːt/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency65/100
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Meanings of attribute
1noun
A characteristic or quality belonging to or associated with a person or thing.
Intelligence is an important attribute of a successful leader.
Intelligence is an important attribute of a successful leader.
The main attributes of this smartphone are its battery life and display.
The main attributes of this smartphone are its battery life and display.
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Derivatives of attribute
attribution
attribution (noun)
The attribution of the painting to Leonardo da Vinci has been questioned by experts.
The attribution of the painting to Leonardo da Vinci has been questioned by experts.
attribute to
attribute to (verb phrase)
Scientists attribute climate change to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Scientists attribute climate change to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
attributable
attributable (adjective)
The company's success is largely attributable to innovative marketing strategies.
The company's success is largely attributable to innovative marketing strategies.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of attribute
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Common Phrases with attribute
key attributekey attribute
important attributeimportant attribute
distinctive attributedistinctive attribute
attribute of successattribute of success
physical attributephysical attribute
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Practice Question: attribute
Choose the best word for the blank
Honesty is considered one of the most valued _____ in a trustworthy business partner.
- A attributes
- B attribute
- C attributing
- D attributed
The plural noun form 'attributes' is correct because the sentence refers to multiple valued qualities of a business partner in general.