ascriptive
[ uh-skrip-tiv ]
/ əˈskrɪp tɪv /
adjective
pertaining to, involving, or indicating ascription, especially the ascribing of qualities or characteristics.
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Nearby words
- ascot,
- ascribable,
- ascribe,
- ascribed status,
- ascription,
- ascs,
- ascu,
- asculum,
- ascus,
- asd
Origin of ascriptive
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