Attribute (noun)

1. A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
2. A characteristic or feature that a person or thing is known for.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin attributum, from attribuere "ascribe, attribute" (see attribute).

Examples:

1. He was a man of great intelligence and integrity, qualities that were often attributed to him.
2. The company attributed the success of the product to its innovative design.
3. The painting's attribution to Van Gogh is still a subject of debate among art experts.
4. The new product has many attributes that make it stand out from its competitors.
5. The attribute of patience is essential for success in any field.