Definition

Able to be attributed or assigned to a particular cause or source.

Example

The success of the project is ascribable to the team's hard work and dedication.

Conversation

I read that the success of the project is ascribable to our teamwork.

That's true! We really pulled together on that one.

It's nice to see that our efforts have clear results.

Absolutely, and it's motivating for future projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ascribable is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "scribere" (meaning to write). The word describes something that can be attributed or written to a particular cause or source.

Memory Tip

Think of 'writing to' ('ad-' means to and 'scribere' means to write) when you remember that ascribable means something that can be attributed to a source.

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