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attributable
[ uh-trib-yoo-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- able to be considered the result of the cause indicated:
Its success in becoming one of the most livable urban environments is attributable to a bold long-term vision, expressed in unconventional planning decisions.
- able to be considered a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, group, etc., indicated:
To eliminate variability in brain measurements attributable to gender, only males were included in this study.
- able to be considered the work or action of the person or group indicated:
Statements in this blog are made solely by the author and are not attributable to the law firm for which she works.
- able to be considered a product of the indicated period, culture, etc.:
The theme for performances at the carnival is anything attributable to the 16th century—any art, science, game, martial activity, or cuisine.
Other Words From
- non·at·trib·ut·a·ble adjective
- un·at·trib·ut·a·ble adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of attributable1
Example Sentences
While all these deaths are not attributable to ISIS alone, ISIS is identified as the primary actor.
This and other excellent results are attributable to several changes in the political structure of policing.
None of the SARs reports any projected savings attributable to a higher rate.
And this appears to be attributable, at least in part, to the fact that Mortenson had secrets he wanted to protect.
Part of that is attributable to differences in life choices and family circumstances, but not all.
If you will allow me to say it, I think his extra word ‘very’ stands explained: it is attributable to a defect of memory.
To this fact is attributable the very small loss our assailants sustained.
She is in every respect beautifully finished, and some of her success may be attributable to the excellence of her workmanship.
To the unavoidable want of unity in command this delay was probably attributable.
Whatever measure of comparative freedom we now enjoy was entirely attributable to the Insurrection of '98.
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