attribute

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1at·tri·bute

noun \ˈa-trə-ˌbyüt\

Definition of ATTRIBUTE

1
: an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental quality
2
: an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific person, thing, or office <a scepter is the attribute of power>; especially : such an object used for identification in painting or sculpture
3
: a word ascribing a quality; especially : adjective

Examples of ATTRIBUTE

  1. The interviewer asked me what I consider to be my best attribute.
  2. Both candidates possess the attributes we want in a leader.

Origin of ATTRIBUTE

Middle English, from Latin attributus, past participle of attribuere to attribute, from ad- + tribuere to bestow — more at tribute
First Known Use: 14th century

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