To subscribe another to an attribute or group. As in phrases like "you women", or "new yorkers think that" said in ear shot of somebody you ascribe as being a New Yorker. Ascription runs the usual risks of pinning labels to others: likely to over simplify, stereotype, and offend.
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ascription commented on the list ascription-s-words
To subscribe another to an attribute or group. As in phrases like "you women", or "new yorkers think that" said in ear shot of somebody you ascribe as being a New Yorker. Ascription runs the usual risks of pinning labels to others: likely to over simplify, stereotype, and offend.
December 13, 2006
ascription commented on the word enthusiasm
Enthusiasm, i.e. to be filled with the breadth of the Lord, used to be a sin; or at least a bit tacky.
December 13, 2006