Unattributed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unattributed
[ ˌʌnəˈtrɪbjuˌtɪd ]
source of information
Not attributed to a specific source or author.
Synonyms
anonymous, uncredited, undocumented.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unattributed |
Used when mentioning work, a quote, or a piece of information that does not have a given source or author's name.
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| uncredited |
Used in the context of works, especially in entertainment and media, where someone did not receive official acknowledgment for their contribution.
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| anonymous |
Used when referring to a situation where a person's identity is deliberately withheld, often for privacy or safety reasons.
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| undocumented |
Used when referring to something that lacks official records or formal acknowledgement, often in the context of immigrant status or historical data.
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Examples of usage
- The article contained unattributed quotes from various officials.
- The unattributed information raised concerns about its reliability.
Translations
Translations of the word "unattributed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não atribuído
🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित
🇩🇪 nicht zugeordnet
🇮🇩 tidak teratribusi
🇺🇦 непризначений
🇵🇱 nieprzypisany
🇯🇵 未指定
🇫🇷 non attribué
🇪🇸 no atribuido
🇹🇷 atanmamış
🇰🇷 미지정
🇸🇦 غير منسوب
🇨🇿 nepřiřazený
🇸🇰 nepriradený
🇨🇳 未指派
🇸🇮 nepripisan
🇮🇸 óúthlutað
🇰🇿 тағайындалмаған
🇬🇪 მიუთითებელი
🇦🇿 təyin edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no atribuido
Etymology
The word 'unattributed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'attribute' which comes from the Latin word 'attribuere', meaning 'to assign or ascribe'. The concept of attributing sources has been a fundamental aspect of academic and journalistic integrity, ensuring proper credit is given to the original creators of information.
See also: attributes, attribution, attributions.