Attribute
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A quality or characteristic inherent in or ascribed to someone or something. As a verb, it means to regard something as being caused by or belonging to a particular source.
“Patience and perseverance are essential attributes for anyone pursuing long-term research projects.”
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Three instances of the letter T and -UTE ending are distinctive
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11 points; good for using common letters and creating parallel words
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