Imputation Meaning
/ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription.
nounThat which has been imputed or charged.
Sentence Examples
The imputation of guilt was unfair.
He made a false imputation about her.
He angrily denied the unfair imputation of dishonesty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The false ____ of theft ruined his reputation even though he was innocent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer challenged the unfair ____ that his client had been involved in the illegal activities.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French imputation, from Latin imputatio.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""If nothing is found you withdraw all imputation against this gentleman?" demanded the Inspector of the girl."
— 1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados:
"So, if a Sonne that is by his Father ſent about Merchandize, doe ſinfully miſcarry vpon the Sea; the imputation of his vvickedneſſe, by your rule, ſhould be impoſed vpon his Father that ſent him: […]"
— 1599 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Life of Henry the Fift”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene i], page 84, column 2:
"All the legends of the past, and all the stupefying imputations of Henry Akeley’s letters and exhibits, welled up in my memory to heighten the atmosphere of tension and growing menace."
— 1931, H. P. Lovecraft, The Whisperer in Darkness, chapter 6:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The false ____ of theft ruined his reputation even though he was innocent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer challenged the unfair ____ that his client had been involved in the illegal activities.