attributable

American  

[uh-trib-yoo-tuh-buhl] / əˈtrɪb yʊ tə bəl /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonattributable adjective
• unattributable adjective

Etymology

Origin of attributable

attribut(e) ( def. ) + -able ( def. )

Example Sentences

Net profit attributable to shareholders was 6.1 billion euros, more than double the figure last year.

From Barron's

Net profit attributable to shareholders was 6.1 billion euros, more than double that of 2024, when it was weighed down by legal costs related to a troubled takeover.

From Barron's

Sir Andy said the force had also "overstated" the extent to which disorder at a previous match in Amsterdam was attributable to Maccabi fans.

From BBC

The company told shareholders that the impairments were “primarily attributable to our transition business.”

From Barron's

The rest is attributable to rising stock prices.

From Barron's

Related Words

• detectable
• identifiable