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- [kuh n-trib-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /kənˈtrɪb yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trib-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /kənˈtrɪb yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of contributory word
- adjective contributory A contributory factor of a problem or accident is one of the things which caused it to exist or happen. 3
- adjective contributory sharing in or being partly responsible (for the cause of something) 3
- adjective contributory giving or donating to a common purpose or fund 3
- adjective contributory of, relating to, or designating an insurance or pension scheme in which the premiums are paid partly by the employer and partly by the employees who benefit from it 3
- adjective contributory liable or subject to a tax or levy 3
- noun contributory a person or thing that contributes 3
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Origin of contributory
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English contributorie < Medieval Latin contribūtōrius. See contribute, -tory1
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Parts of speech for Contributory
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contributory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contributory
adj contributory
- conducive — If one thing is conducive to another thing, it makes the other thing likely to happen.
- contributive — to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
- related — associated; connected.
- responsible — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
- contributing — to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
adjective contributory
- influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
- causal — If there is a causal relationship between two things, one thing is responsible for causing the other thing.
- causative — Causative factors are ones which are responsible for causing something.
- instrumental — serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful.
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