Definition

Able to be attributed or assigned to someone or something; often used in a legal or formal context to indicate responsibility or blame.

Example

The errors in the report were imputable to a lack of proper training.

Conversation

I think some of the mistakes we made last week are imputable to lack of communication.

Absolutely, we should have talked more about our plans.

Yeah, it’s important to recognize what’s imputable so we can avoid it next time.

For sure! Learning from those oversights will help us improve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imputable is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "putare" (meaning to reckon or consider). The word refers to something that cannot be reckoned or considered as someone's fault or responsibility.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('in-') able to be 'reckoned' ('putare') against someone — that's why imputable means it cannot be attributed to them.

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