Difference between revisions of "Attribute"
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*Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th century] | *Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th century] | ||
| − | 1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental [[quality]] | + | *1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental [[quality]] |
| − | 2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific [[person]], [[thing]], or office <a scepter is the attribute of [[power]]>; especially : such an object used for identification in [[painting]] or [[sculpture]] | + | *2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific [[person]], [[thing]], or office <a scepter is the attribute of [[power]]>; especially : such an object used for identification in [[painting]] or [[sculpture]] |
| − | 3 : a [[word]] ascribing a [[quality]] | + | *3 : a [[word]] ascribing a [[quality]] |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 9 May 2010
Etymology
Middle English], from Latin attributus, past participle of attribuere to attribute, from ad- + tribuere to bestow — more at tribute
- Date: 14th century
