attribute vs shape

shape vs attribute

attribute and shape both are nouns.

attribute and shape both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attribute	Yes	No	Yes	No
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, shape is a hyponym of attribute; that is, shape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attribute:

attribute: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Other hyponyms of attribute include state, form, time, infinite, space, human nature, trait, character, thing, common denominator, personality, cheer, cheerfulness, sunniness, sunshine, uncheerfulness, ballast, ethos, eidos, quality, property, heritage, inheritance, depth.

attribute (noun)	shape (noun)
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
	the visual appearance of something or someone
	alternative names for the body of a human being
	a perceptual structure
	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

attribute (verb)	shape (verb)
attribute or credit to	give shape or form to
decide as to where something belongs in a scheme	shape or influence; give direction to
	make something, usually for a specific function

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