Meaning & use
Misattribution
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The act of incorrectly crediting something, such as a quote, artwork, or action, to the wrong source or person.
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The misattribution of the painting to a famous artist was discovered decades later.
Memory researchers study misattribution as a common cause of false memories.
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Frequently discussed in psychology, journalism, and art history.
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