* Noun: When referring to qualities or characteristics, "attributes" is a noun.
* Example: "The artist's unique style was one of his most notable attributes."
* Verb: When used to assign a characteristic or quality to someone or something, "attributes" is a verb.
* Example: "She attributes her success to hard work and dedication."
* Adjective: Although less common, "attributes" can also be used as an adjective, usually in a formal context, meaning "relating to attributes."
* Example: "The attributes list provided detailed information about each product."
To determine the part of speech, you need to consider the context in which "attributes" is used.