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ascription

as·crip·tion
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-skrip-shuh n]
    • /əˈskrɪp ʃən/
    • /əsˈkrɪpʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-skrip-shuh n]
    • /əˈskrɪp ʃən/

Definitions of ascription word

  • noun ascription the act of ascribing 3
  • noun ascription a statement ascribing something to someone, esp praise to God 3
  • noun ascription the act of ascribing or being ascribed 3
  • noun ascription a statement that ascribes; specif., a prayer or text ascribing glory to God 3
  • noun ascription the act of ascribing. 1
  • noun ascription a statement ascribing something, especially praise to the Deity. 1

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Origin of ascription

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin ascrīptiōn- (stem of ascrīptiō) a written addition. See a-5, script, -ion

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Parts of speech for Ascription

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ascription popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ascription usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ascription

noun ascription

  • credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
  • acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
  • recognition — an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized.
  • assignment — An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies.
  • adscription — ascription

Antonyms for ascription

noun ascription

  • disclaimer — a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.
  • dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
  • dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.

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