attribute

Definition

• n. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

Word forms

Past participle

attributed

Past tense

attributed

Third person singular

attributes

Present participle

attributing

Example sentences

1. n.

   The attribute of kindness is important in building strong relationships.

2. vt.

   Many people attribute their success to hard work and perseverance.

3. 計

   In programming, an attribute can define the characteristics of an object.