Main Entry: im·pu·ta·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌim-pyə-ˈtā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1581

1 : the act of imputing: as a : attribution, ascription b : accusation <denied any imputation of unfairness> c : insinuation
2 : something imputed

— im·pu·ta·tive \im-ˈpyü-tə-tiv\ adjective

— im·pu·ta·tive·ly adverb