Ascription
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ascription is a noun meaning The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.
Meaning
The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.
More Meanings
- (sociology) The stratification of people according to inborn characteristics (such as race or sex) outside of their control.
Example Sentences
And was thy breath A pure and sweet ascription to His praise?
Since antiquity, Jewish tradition has softened the image by interpreting the word [zonah] as "innkeeper," one who "provides food" (/zun/). There is no reason, however, to doubt the ascription of harlotry.
Word Forms
- ascriptions
Synonyms for ascription
Depending on context, synonyms include attribution.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include attribution, ascriptive, imputation, assignation, assignment, quote.
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