attributable
adjective
Simple meaning
Able to be said to be caused by a particular person or thing.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ətˈɹɪbjətəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Capable of being attributed
“The collapse of the movement was attributable to a lack of morale.”
Allowed to be attributed.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The collapse of the movement was attributable to a lack of morale.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: capable of being attributed
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