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attributable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/ · UK /əˈtrɪbjʊtəbəl/

attributable means: Able to be explained as caused or produced by a particular person or thing.

adjective

CAUSED BYC1

Able to be explained as caused or produced by a particular person or thing.

  • The delay was attributable to snow.
  • Most of these errors are attributable to poor training.
  • The painting is attributable to a local artist.

How to use it: be attributable to someone/something (The improvement is attributable to better equipment.)

Common phrases: attributable to something, directly attributable, largely attributable

MAY BE CREDITEDC2

Allowed to be publicly linked to a named person or source.

  • Only attributable comments will appear in the report.
  • The reporter requested an attributable statement.
  • These quotes are attributable, so you may name the speakers.

Similar words: on the record

Common phrases: attributable comment, attributable statement, attributable quote

Questions about attributable

What does attributable mean?

Able to be explained as caused or produced by a particular person or thing.

What is attributable in other languages?

Türkçe: atfedilebilir · Español: atribuible · Français: attribuable · Deutsch: zurückzuführen · Italiano: attribuibile · 日本語: 起因する

How do you pronounce attributable?

In American English /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/; in British English /əˈtrɪbjʊtəbəl/.

How do you use attributable in a sentence?

The delay was attributable to snow. Most of these errors are attributable to poor training.

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