attributable to

Hello, experts in the forum!

According to the definition of Longman dictionary

attributable ----- likely to have been caused by something

So does it mean the phrase 'attributable to' can be interpreted as likely(probably/not exactly) caused by something

For example, death was attributable to gunshot wounds.
Does this sentence mean death is probably caused by gunshot wounds, and there might be other reasons for the death, such as lack of proper medical treatment.

Is the phrase 'attributable to' used in such an occasion when we cannot confirm that A has been caused by B ?

Hoping for your instruction!👁 Smile :)

Hi jinyuan1990,

Here is the English definition of "attributable." I hope it helps. You seem to be having a problem with the word "likely." The word "attributable" does not carry the meaning of likely, probably or not exactly.
http://www.wordreference.com/definition/attributable