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contributory

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Contributory (adj) means relating to or involving a contribution that someone makes.

adj
1
Relating to or involving a contribution that someone makes.
2
Helping to cause or bring about a particular result.
3
Rendering tribute; tributary in nature.
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Etymology

From an earlier form contributary, from Middle English contributarie, from con- plus tributarie, modelled on Middle French contributaire.

contributing conducive tributary contributive

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What is the meaning of contributory?
"contributory" (adj) means relating to or involving a contribution that someone makes.
What is another word for contributory?
Other words for "contributory" include contributing, conducive, tributary, contributive.
What are the different meanings of contributory?
"contributory" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to or involving a contribution that someone makes; 2. Helping to cause or bring about a particular result; 3. Rendering tribute; tributary in nature.

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