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attribute vs externalize

externalize vs attribute

attribute is a noun but externalize is not a noun.

attribute and externalize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attribute Yes No Yes No
externalize No No Yes No
As verbs, externalize is a hyponym of attribute; that is, externalize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attribute:
  • attribute: attribute or credit to
  • externalize: regard as objective
attribute (noun) externalize (noun)
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
attribute (verb) externalize (verb)
attribute or credit to make external or objective, or give reality to
decide as to where something belongs in a scheme regard as objective
Difference between attribute and externalize

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