imputer

im·pute

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pyoot]
- /ɪmˈpyut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pyoot]
- /ɪmˈpyut/

Definitions of imputer word

verb with object imputer to attribute or ascribe: The children imputed magical powers to the old woman. 1
verb with object imputer to attribute or ascribe (something discreditable), as to a person. 1
verb with object imputer Law. to ascribe to or charge (a person) with an act or quality because of the conduct of another over whom one has control or for whose acts or conduct one is responsible. 1
verb with object imputer Theology. to attribute (righteousness, guilt, etc.) to a person or persons vicariously; ascribe as derived from another. 1
verb with object imputer Obsolete. to charge (a person) with fault. 1
noun imputer One who imputes. 1

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Origin of imputer

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English imputen < Latin imputāre, equivalent to im- im-1 + putāre to assess, reckon, think; see putative

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Parts of speech for Imputer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imputer

imputer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

imputer usage trend in Literature

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