attributable
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Etymology
Origin of attributable
Explanation
The adjective attributable describes something that is capable of indicating or explaining a cause. Just because your parent found small fingerprints on the fridge and a chair against the counter, it does not mean the mess in the kitchen is attributable to you — it just seems like it! Attributable comes from the Latin word attribuere, meaning assign or bestow. Attributable is related to the words attribute, which is both a noun and a verb, and attributions, which is a noun. You latest promotion is attributable to your hard work. You work ethic is one of your best attributes, and you can attribute that to the way your parents raised you.
Vocabulary lists containing attributable
The Remains of the Day
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Hillary Clinton's APEC Speech (2011)
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Example Sentences
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The company said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance of 5.3 million attributable gold ounces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“It’s only if you’re utterly cynical and ignore all the evidence that you make a claim that, in fact, these cases are attributable to nefarious criminal intent.”
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Spain has recorded 1029 excess deaths attributable to the extreme heat.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
First, according to Goldman’s numbers, the share of total trading activity attributable to retail investors has more than doubled since 2010, as the below chart shows — including a big spike during the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Of the six deaths that occurred in wrecks the year before in the county, one was attributable to a teen driver.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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