Definition

A noun that refers to the act of giving credit to someone for their work or the quality that belongs to a person or thing.

Example

The attribution of the painting to the famous artist was widely accepted.

Conversation

I just finished reading that book by the new author.

Oh, what did you think of it?

I really liked it, especially the attribution of the character's struggles.

Yeah, I found that part really relatable too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Attribution → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "tribuere" (meaning to assign or give). The word refers to the act of assigning a cause or source to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'assigning' something ('tribuere') to a specific source or cause ('ad-'). This helps you remember that attribution means to assign a quality or cause.

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