attribute

/ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/noun

A quality or feature that belongs to a person or thing.

Example sentences

“Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.”
“Speed is the car's most impressive attribute.”

Stress tells noun from verb: AT-tribute is the quality, at-TRIB-ute is the verb, as in attributing a quote to its author.

Synonyms for attribute

quality
trait
characteristic
feature
property

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

audaciousDaring and bold, sometimes to the point of recklessness.atticThe room or space just under the roof of a building, often unfinished and used for storage.audacityShameless boldness or nerve, especially when it is rude or unwise.attentiveWatching, listening, or caring for something closely and carefully.auditoriumThe part of a theater or hall where the audience sits.attendanceThe act or state of being present at an event or place.