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ASCRIPTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ascription.

Ascription - as a noun

Assigning some quality or character to a person or thing

Example: "The attribution of language to birds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attribution13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
categorisation17categorization26classification21sorting8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assigning to a cause or source

Example: "The attribution of lighting to an expression of god's wrath"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attribution13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
categorisation17categorization26classification21sorting8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The ascription of blame for the accident was contentious."
"The ascription of artistic talent often relies on subjective judgment."
"The ascription of qualities to individuals based on stereotypes is unfair."
"The ascription of authorship became a topic of debate among literary critics."
"The ascription of responsibility for the project's failure fell on the manager."
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Word Game Points

Is ASCRIPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascription is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASCRIPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ASCRIPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascription is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASCRIPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ASCRIPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascription is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASCRIPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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