Ascription
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈskɹɪptˈaɪˌɑn/
Ascription (noun)
- The act of saying that something belongs to a person or group, especially blame, responsibility, or credit.
- A claim about why something happened, linking an event to a cause or reason.
- In language study, the linking of a meaning or attitude to a speaker or writer.
Examples
- Her ascription of blame was unfair to the team.
- The report included an ascription of credit to the designer.