attribute

B2
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

Example Sentences
  • His finest attribute is his kindness.
2 Definition

(grammar) A word that qualifies a noun, a qualifier.

Example Sentences
  • In the clause "My jacket is more expensive than yours", "My" is the attribute of "jacket".
3 Definition

That which is predicated or affirmed of a subject; a predicate; an accident.

4 Definition

An option or setting belonging to some object.

Example Sentences
  • A file with the read-only attribute set cannot be overwritten.
5 Definition

A semantic item with which a method or other code element may be decorated.

Example Sentences
  • Properties can be marked as obsolete with an attribute, which will cause the compiler to generate a warning if they are used.
6 Definition

A numeric value representing the colours of part of the screen display.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To ascribe (something) to a given cause, reason etc.

2 Definition

To associate ownership or authorship of (something) to someone.

Example Sentences
  • This poem is attributed to Browning.