Definitions
- Describing something that can be attributed to a particular cause or factor. - Referring to something that can be credited to a person or group's effort or contribution. - Talking about something that can be traced back to a specific source or origin.
- Describing something that can be credited to a particular cause or factor. - Referring to something that can be traced back to a specific source or origin. - Talking about something that can be assigned or ascribed to a person or group.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that can be traced back to a specific cause or source.
- 2Both words can be used to credit a person or group for their contribution or effort.
- 3Both words can be used to explain the reason for a particular outcome or result.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contributable is less commonly used than attributable.
- 2Form: Attributable is an adjective that can also be used as a noun, while contributable is only an adjective.
- 3Meaning: Contributable emphasizes the contribution or effort that led to a particular outcome, while attributable focuses on the cause or source of the outcome.
- 4Connotation: Contributable has a more positive connotation, emphasizing the role of contribution or effort in achieving a particular outcome, while attributable can have a neutral or negative connotation, emphasizing the cause or source of a problem or issue.
- 5Usage in context: Contributable is often used in legal or financial contexts, while attributable is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Contributable and attributable are synonyms that describe something that can be traced back to a specific cause or source. However, contributable emphasizes the contribution or effort that led to a particular outcome, while attributable focuses on the cause or source of the outcome. Attributable is more commonly used and versatile, while contributable is less common and often used in legal or financial contexts.
