Attribute - a binomial state of being. See Attribute Data - Definition
Generally, an attribute is an abstraction characteristic of an entity.
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Generally, an attribute is an abstraction characteristic of an entity.
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Main Entry: 1 - at·tri·bute
Pronunciation: 'a-tr&-"byüt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin attributus, past participle of attribuere to attribute, from ad- + tribuere to bestow -- more at TRIBUTE
1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental quality
2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific person, thing, or office <a scepter is the attribute of power>; especially : such an object used for identification in painting or sculpture
3 : a word ascribing a quality; especially : ADJECTIVE
synonym see QUALITY
Main Entry: 2 - at·trib·ute
Pronunciation: &-'tri-"byüt, -by&t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -ut·ed; -ut·ing
1 : to explain by indicating a cause <attributed his success to his coach>
2 a : to regard as a characteristic of a person or thing b : to reckon as made or originated in an indicated fashion <attributed the invention to a Russian> c : CLASSIFY, DESIGNATE
synonym see ASCRIBE
- at·trib·ut·able /-byü-t&-b&l, -by&-/ adjective
Pronunciation: 'a-tr&-"byüt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin attributus, past participle of attribuere to attribute, from ad- + tribuere to bestow -- more at TRIBUTE
1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental quality
2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific person, thing, or office <a scepter is the attribute of power>; especially : such an object used for identification in painting or sculpture
3 : a word ascribing a quality; especially : ADJECTIVE
synonym see QUALITY
Main Entry: 2 - at·trib·ute
Pronunciation: &-'tri-"byüt, -by&t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -ut·ed; -ut·ing
1 : to explain by indicating a cause <attributed his success to his coach>
2 a : to regard as a characteristic of a person or thing b : to reckon as made or originated in an indicated fashion <attributed the invention to a Russian> c : CLASSIFY, DESIGNATE
synonym see ASCRIBE
- at·trib·ut·able /-byü-t&-b&l, -by&-/ adjective