imputed
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
KK: /ɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is assigned or attributed to someone else, often in a legal or financial context.
Example
The imputed income from the rental property increased her overall earnings for the year.
Conversation
Did you see the report about the team’s performance?
Yeah, it was really interesting how they imputed the results from last season.
I didn't realize they could do that so easily!
Right? It makes analyzing their progress much clearer.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ascribed
credited
assigned
Antonyms
denied
disclaimed
rejected
verb
Definition
To attribute or assign a quality or responsibility to someone or something, often without direct evidence.
Example
The accountant imputed the errors in the report to a lack of training.
Tense Forms
Past: imputed
Past Participle: imputed
Conversation
Did you hear what happened at the meeting yesterday?
Yeah, I heard they imputed the errors to the new software.
I can't believe they just blamed it on the software like that.
Root Explanation
Imputed → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "putare" (meaning to reckon or consider). The word "imputed" means to attribute or ascribe something to someone, often in a context where it is not directly their fault or responsibility.
Memory Tip
Think of 'putting' something 'not' directly on someone — that's why imputed means to attribute something to them.
Visually Confused Words
unimputed
implumed
impacted