noun
imputation
Imputation (noun) means the act of blaming or crediting someone with something.
noun
1
The act of blaming or crediting someone with something.
2
Something that has been blamed on or attributed to someone.
""If nothing is found you withdraw all imputation against this gentleman?" demanded the Inspector of the girl."
— Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados (1923)
3
A suggestion or accusation that someone has done something wrong.
4
The crediting of something to someone's account; the ascribing of guilt or righteousness that properly belongs to another person.
"the imputation of the righteousness of Christ"
"the imputation of the sin of Adam"
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Etymology
Came from Middle French imputation, from Latin imputatio.
Rhymes for imputation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of imputation?
"imputation" (noun) means the act of blaming or crediting someone with something.
What are the different meanings of imputation?
"imputation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of blaming or crediting someone with something; 2. Something that has been blamed on or attributed to someone; 3. A suggestion or accusation that someone has done something wrong.
