attribute
Translation
quality, feature, characteristic
Examples
Patience is a good attribute.
Patience is a good attribute.
He has all the attributes of a great leader.
He has all the attributes of a great leader.
Grammar Patterns
an attribute of ((sb./sth.)) a quality or feature of someone or something Flexibility is an essential attribute of a good manager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quality, feature, characteristic, trait
Etymology
From Latin 'attribuere' (to assign, allot), from 'ad-' (to) + 'tribuere' (to assign).
Memory Tips
Think of what you would 'attribute' (the verb) to someone. Kindness is an attribute you might attribute to a person.