attribute
- noun
- /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/
- I have learned that courage is the most important attribute of a great leader.
- personal attributes
- physical attributes
- individual attributes
So they're sort of the attributes that I want to be.
- So they're sort of the attributes that I want to be.
- I keep a list of my children's most positive attributes in my wallet.
- What are the key attributes of prosperous people?
- Ask yourself what attributes of a person are you most drawn to?
- So the traits and attributes that you would find on say, Openc.
- Being gay is an attribute, not an accomplishment.
- What do you believe the attributes are of the agent of the future?
- Jude makes it very clear here are the attributes of false teachers, right?
- What was the meaning of an action attribute on the HTML form tag?
- And one of the attributes of great sex is variety.
- Yeah, well, people tell me my best attribute is my eyes.
- And he shows many true believer attributes by branding the bad guys.
Examples
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The results from this study showed that the participants voiced widespread agreement on the attributes of leadership expertise.
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Performance is one of the key attributes of this little sleek box.
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What do you believe the attributes are of the agent of the future?
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In almost every case, each gang member had a similar attribute.
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You might begin with physical attributes or with personal history.
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Ask yourself what attributes of a person are you most drawn to?
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I have defined the attributes required.
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What are the key attributes of prosperous people?
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He has all the attributes that go into being a winner.
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Courage is a vital attribute for any leader facing challenges.
Synonyms
A trait that makes someone or something special
A part of something that helps you notice or describe it
A quality of something, for example how it looks or works
An aspect of something that can be measured or compared
A feature that makes something different from others
A special feature people notice about someone or something
A typical feature that shows what a person, place, or thing is like
A clear sign that shows a person's style or influence
A typical feature that shows what someone or something is like
A feature that makes someone or something different from others
A clear quality that makes a person or thing different
A clear feature that people notice in someone's work or appearance
How Specific
Surface Forms
Etymology
Attribute comes from Latin words ad- 'to' and tribuere 'give', the same root you see in tribute and contribute. So an attribute is a quality 'given' to a person or thing, which is why it means a feature or characteristic.