Ascribed: meaning, definitions and examples
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ascribed
[ əˈskraɪbd ]
attribute quality
To ascribe something to a particular cause or source means to attribute or assign responsibility for that thing to that cause or source. It is often used in discussions where one seeks to identify the origins or reasons behind events, behaviors, or characteristics. In a broader sense, ascribing can also imply a judgment about a person or entity, linking their actions or attributes to certain qualities or circumstances. This verb is commonly found in academic, philosophical, and literary contexts, where the motivations or attributions for behavior are analyzed.
Synonyms
assign, attribute, credit, impute.
Examples of usage
- She ascribed his success to hard work.
- The researcher ascribed the results to previous studies.
- They ascribed their performance issues to lack of resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "ascribed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atribuído
🇮🇳 असाइन किया गया
🇩🇪 zugeschrieben
🇮🇩 ditugaskan
🇺🇦 призначений
🇵🇱 przypisany
🇯🇵 帰属された
🇫🇷 attribué
🇪🇸 asignado
🇹🇷 atfedilmiş
🇰🇷 귀속된
🇸🇦 منسوب
🇨🇿 přisouzený
🇸🇰 priradený
🇨🇳 归因于
🇸🇮 dodeljen
🇮🇸 einkennandi
🇰🇿 тағайындалған
🇬🇪 მინიჭებული
🇦🇿 təyin olunmuş
🇲🇽 asignado
Etymology
The word 'ascribe' originates from the Latin term 'ascribere', which means 'to write to' or 'to add to'. This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'ad-', meaning 'to', and 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. The evolution of 'ascribe' into the English language took place in the late Middle Ages, and it was used in contexts where one would write or designate something as belonging to another person or source. Over the centuries, the use of 'ascribe' has expanded to not only include the act of writing down attributions but also to convey the concept of assigning responsibility or characteristics to someone or something. Its usage has been prevalent in academic discussions, wherein scholars would ascribe theories or ideas to specific thinkers or texts.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,914 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 6916 echo
- 6917 proliferation
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