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

The rest is attributable to rising stock prices.

From Barron's

Consequently, while the revenue stays on the books, the earnings attributable to insiders are deducted at the bottom of the income statement through a line for “non-controlling interests.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He thinks the krona’s strength is attributable to the debasement trade as historically it’s been a volatile currency, bereft of safe-haven characteristics.

From MarketWatch

But more likely it was attributable to what you might call his TV style as a director, which is no style at all.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pickup in October was mostly attributable to a large-scale order in the other transport-equipment sector, which includes aircraft, ships, trains and military vehicles, Destatis said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• detectable
• identifiable