Attributable

usgb/əˈtrɪbjətəbl/
adjective

If something is attributable to an event, person, or thing, it is caused or created by them.

The increase in childhood diseases is directly attributable to poor sanitation.
Visual representation of "attributable" - If something is attributable to an event, person, or thing, it is caused or created by them.

Often appears as...

  • directly attributable
  • attributable to
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Cause and Effect

Use 'attributable' to highlight a direct cause for an effect or result you're discussing.

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The success of the project was attributable to the team's hard work.
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Not for Blame

'Attributable' points out facts or reasons without implying blame or responsibility.

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The error was attributable to a system malfunction, not a person.
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Impersonal Tone

Using 'attributable' can make an explanation sound more objective or scientific.

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The extinction of dinosaurs is attributable to a massive asteroid impact.
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