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attribute

attribute

127 3.8
A quality that a person or thing has
  • noun
  • /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/
translation icon : atributo
  • 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.

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Examples

  • The results from this study showed that the participants voiced widespread agreement on the attributes of leadership expertise.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Performance is one of the key attributes of this little sleek box.

  • What do you believe the attributes are of the agent of the future?

  • In almost every case, each gang member had a similar attribute.

  • You might begin with physical attributes or with personal history.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Ask yourself what attributes of a person are you most drawn to?

  • I have defined the attributes required.

  • What are the key attributes of prosperous people?

  • He has all the attributes that go into being a winner.

  • Courage is a vital attribute for any leader facing challenges.

Synonyms

quality
vsattribute
618 1.8

A trait that makes someone or something special

is a neutral label for any belonging trait, not only valued ones
feature
vsattribute
566 2.5

A part of something that helps you notice or describe it

is the general name for any identifying quality or element
property
vsattribute
379 3.3

A quality of something, for example how it looks or works

is the broader identifying term rather than a specific possessed trait
dimension
vsattribute
227 4.2

An aspect of something that can be measured or compared

is the general identifying concept, not a measurement or classification
characteristic
vsattribute
159 3.4

A feature that makes something different from others

is the broad term for any identifying quality or trait
trademark
vsattribute
49 4.3

A special feature people notice about someone or something

is broader, applying to any belonging trait not only identifying marks
hallmark
vsattribute
45 3.6

A typical feature that shows what a person, place, or thing is like

is broader, naming any belonging trait rather than only typical signs
fingerprint
vsattribute
37 2.9

A clear sign that shows a person's style or influence

is the general term for any belonging trait, not a proof of involvement
hallmark of
vsattribute
35 4.7

A typical feature that shows what someone or something is like

is the general name for any belonging trait, not only common signs
3 4.0

A feature that makes someone or something different from others

is a broader label for any identifying quality rather than a separator
distinctive feature
vsattribute
2 4.1

A clear quality that makes a person or thing different

is a general term for any belonging trait, not only uniqueness
stylemark
vsattribute
8.8

A clear feature that people notice in someone's work or appearance

is broader and covers any belonging trait, not only identifying signs

How Specific

feature
566 2.5
attribute
127 3.8
trait
226 3.5
quality
618 1.8

Surface Forms

attribute singular
attributes plural

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.