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attributable
[ uh-trib-yoo-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz··ٰ·ܳ·· adjective
- ܲ··ٰ·ܳ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of attributable1
Example Sentences
That rise is, at least in part, attributable to increased autism awareness and an expanding definition of the disorder, scientists say.
They found land sales dropped much more in the city, and used the difference to come up with their estimate of lost units attributable to only ULA.
However, the sharp increase in claimants of such benefits since the pandemic is not only attributable to ageing populations or increasing mental health diagnoses.
Much of his workload will be attributable to the project.
She said any contamination deeper than 3 to 6 inches “is unlikely to be attributable to the fire itself and does not pose an immediate threat to public health and safety.”
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