attribute

/ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/

UK: /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/

ÆT · ɹɪbjut (2 syllables)

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Definition

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

Etymology

From Latin attributus.

Example Sentences

"His finest attribute is his kindness."
"The eagle and the bolt of lightning are attributes of Jove."
"This packet has its coherency attribute set to zero."

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