attributable
UK: əˈtrɪbjʊtəbl | US: əˈtrɪbjʊtəbl
adj. capable of being attributed to a specific cause or source
adj. legally or morally assignable to a person or entity
The word "attributable" stems from Latin attribuere ("to assign, bestow"), combining ad- (to) + tribuere (to assign, grant). The root tribuere originally referred to distributing shares or taxes among tribes (tribus). Over time, it evolved to mean assigning qualities or causes. The suffix -able (from Latin -abilis) denotes capability, forming an adjective meaning "capable of being assigned." The modern sense retains this logic, emphasizing traceability to a source.
The success of the project is largely attributable to her leadership.
These errors are not attributable to any single team member.
The increase in sales is directly attributable to the new marketing strategy.
The damage was deemed attributable to natural causes.
His resignation was attributable to health reasons.