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Attributable vs Imputable - What's the difference?

attributable | imputable |

As adjectives the difference between attributable and imputable

is that attributable is capable of being attributed while imputable is that may be imputed; capable of being imputed; chargeable; ascribable; attributable; referable.

attributable

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Capable of being attributed.
    • His lack of conversation is attributable to his shyness.
  • Allowed to be attributed.

    • Usage notes

    * Always used with (to)

    imputable

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • That may be imputed; capable of being imputed; chargeable; ascribable; attributable; referable.
  • Accusable; culpable; chargeable with fault.

    • Related terms

    () * imputability * imputableness * imputably * imputation * impute

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