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attribution
noun at·tri·bu·tion \ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən\
Definition of ATTRIBUTION
1
: the act of attributing; especially : the ascribing of a work (as of literature or art) to a particular author or artist
2
: an ascribed quality, character, or right
— at·tri·bu·tion·al \-sh(ə-)nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of ATTRIBUTION
1651
Related to ATTRIBUTION
- Synonyms
- affection, attribute, characteristic, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
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Rhymes with ATTRIBUTION
absolution, allocution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
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