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ASCRIBABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ascribable mean? 

ASCRIBABLE (adjective)
  The adjective ASCRIBABLE has 1 sense:

1. capable of being assigned or credited toplay

  Familiarity information: ASCRIBABLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ASCRIBABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being assigned or credited to

Synonyms:

ascribable; due; imputable; referable

Context example:

the oversight was not imputable to him

Similar:

attributable (capable of being attributed)

Derivation:

ascribe (attribute or credit to)


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