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imputation

noun im·pu·ta·tion \ ˌim-pyə-ˈtā-shən \
|Updated on: 23 May 2018

Definition of imputation

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

play \im-ˈpyü-tə-tiv\ adjective
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imputatively

adverb

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Examples of imputation in a Sentence

  1. I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money.

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First Known Use of imputation

1581

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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imputation Synonyms

Synonyms

innuendo, insinuation;

Related Words

aspersion, libel, slander, smear;

affront, dig, epithet, indignity, insult, slight, slur;

hint, inkling, intimation, suggestion;

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