Meanings
nounmisattribution (countable and uncountable, plural misattributions)
plural misattributions
- countableuncountableAn incorrect attribution.
the misattribution of Shakespeare's plays to Francis Bacon
Synonyms: misascription
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe act or process of misattributing.
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nounAn incorrect attribution.
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APA
misattribution. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/misattribution
MLA
“misattribution.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/misattribution. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “misattribution,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/misattribution.
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