imputation — the action of regarding something as being caused by someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of regarding something as being caused by someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The politician denied the imputation that he had taken bribes from lobbyists.
- Her imputation that I ate the last slice of pizza was completely unfounded!
- The imputation of laziness to the entire generation seems unfair.
imputation
NOUN[/ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/]
the action of regarding something as being caused by someone or something
The accountant faced a false imputation of fraud, though the records proved her innocent.
Clear computation saves reputation from false imputation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'imputare' (to calculate, to attribute), originally an accounting term meaning 'to enter into an account'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote 'to ascribe responsibility or causation to someone'.
Breakdown
im- (in, into) + putare (to calculate, to reckon, to think) + -ation (noun-forming suffix indicating action or result).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician denied the imputation that he had taken bribes from lobbyists.”
“Her imputation that I ate the last slice of pizza was completely unfounded!”
“The imputation of laziness to the entire generation seems unfair.”
“The detective's imputation of the crime to the butler turned out to be correct.”
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