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Attribute

Property or characteristic of an object or concept.

In logic and mathematics, an attribute is a property or characteristic of an object or concept.

Pronunciation

/ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/

Etymology

From Latin 'attributum', meaning 'quality or characteristic'.

Explain Like I’m 5

An attribute is like a detail that describes something, such as the color of a car or your favorite food.

Fun Facts

Attributes are used in computer science to represent data
They're a core concept in object-oriented programming
The term 'attribute' comes from the Latin word 'attributus', meaning 'assigned'

FAQ

What is an attribute? It's a characteristic or property of something
How are attributes used? They help describe and categorize objects or concepts
Can attributes be numbers? Yes, like age or height

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

characteristic property feature

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

property quality

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

trait characteristic

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

object concept

Indexes

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