attributes

Qualities something has

Attributes are qualities or characteristics that belong to something or someone: patience and kindness are her best attributes, the attributes of a good leader.

In computing, attributes are properties assigned to data elements or objects.

The verb attribute means to credit or assign a cause: She attributed her success to hard work, a quote attributed to Einstein.

computing

metadata

Descriptive information about content

tag · value · property · class · selector · CSS · HTML · XML · data · schema

aspect

facet

Plane on cut stone

side · angle · perspective · viewpoint · part · detail · factor · consideration · nuance · context

characteristic

trait

Distinguishing personal quality

hallmark · essence · distinctive · peculiarity · idiosyncrasy · uniqueness · singularity · individuality · specificity · particularity

personality

temperament

Inborn behavioral nature

habit · proclivity · predisposition · penchant · aptitude · flair · gift · knack · talent · inclination

quality

excellence

Outstanding quality or merit

durability · reliability · performance · refinement · elegance · sophistication · integrity · consistency · aesthetics · value

Categories
Opposites
essence vs. property

attributesessence

Fundamental nature of something

substance · core · nature · being · identity

connection vs. disconnection

attributesdisconnects

Breaks a connection

separates · detachments · detaches · separations · dissociates

ASCRIPTION VS. DENIAL (verb sense)

attributesdisclaims

Denies connection or responsibility

denies · disavows · disowns · repudiates · rejects

Phrases
Family

attribute, attribution, attributing, attributed, attributable, unattributed, attributive, misattribute, attributions

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G