Adscription

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ədˈskrɪpʃən/

Definitions of adscription

noun a noun that refers to the action of assigning or attributing something to a particular category or class

Example Sentences

A1 Adsorption is the process of atoms or molecules sticking to a surface.

A2 In chemistry, adsorption is often used to describe the adherence of particles to a solid surface.

B1 The adsorption of gases onto a solid surface is a common phenomenon in physical chemistry.

B2 Adsorption isotherms are used to study the relationship between adsorbate and adsorbent.

C1 The adsorption process can be influenced by factors such as temperature and pressure.

C2 Adsorption is a complex phenomenon that is studied in depth in surface chemistry.

Examples of adscription in a Sentence

formal The adscription of nationality is determined by the country in which a person is born.

informal The adscription of labels can sometimes be limiting to a person's identity.

slang I don't care about society's adscription of success, I'll define it my own way.

figurative The adscription of blame onto one individual is unfair when the responsibility is shared.

Grammatical Forms of adscription

past tense

adscribed

plural

adscriptions

comparative

more ascriptive

superlative

most ascriptive

present tense

ascribes

future tense

will ascribe

perfect tense

have ascribed

continuous tense

is ascribing

singular

adscription

positive degree

ascriptive

infinitive

to ascribe

gerund

ascribing

participle

ascribed

Origin and Evolution of adscription

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adscription' originated from Latin, where 'ad' means 'to' and 'scribere' means 'to write'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the assignment or attribution of something to a particular person or group, the term 'adscription' has evolved to also encompass the idea of ascribing qualities or characteristics to individuals or entities.