attribute
Translation
attribute, quality, feature, trait
Examples
Patience is a key attribute for a teacher.
Patience is a key attribute for a teacher.
His best attribute is his sense of humor.
His best attribute is his sense of humour.
Grammar Patterns
an ((attribute)) of (sb./sth.) a quality belonging to someone or something His best attribute is his sense of humour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quality, feature, characteristic, trait
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'tribuere' (to assign). The original meaning is 'something assigned'.
Memory Tips
Think of an attribute as a quality you 'add' (ad-) a 'tribute' to, recognizing it in someone or something.