Attributable
[ə'trɪbjʊtəbl] or [ə'trɪbjətəbl]
Definition
(adj.) capable of being attributed; 'the collapse of the movement was attributable to a lack of morale'; 'an idea attributable to a Russian' .
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Definition
(a.) Capable of being attributed; ascribable; imputable.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Ascribable, imputable, referrible, chargeable, traceable, owing, to be charged, to be attributed, to be imputed.
Typist: Serena
Examples
- Many of the most remarkable inventions are attributable to accidents noted by observing and inventive minds. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Being at the end of my invention, I said Mr. Franklin's arrival by the early train was entirely attributable to one of Mr. Franklin's freaks. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Cheap literature and the large development of newspapers are principally attributable to the improvements in Paper Making, by the aid of machinery. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Even his lordship's serious misunderstanding with Mr. Dawson was entirely attributable to his anxiety on Miss Halcombe's account. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
Typist: Serena