distributary

dis·trib·u·tar·y

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-strib-yoo-ter-ee]
- /dɪˈstrɪb yʊˌtɛr i/
- /dɪs.ˈtrɪ.bjʊ.tə.rɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-strib-yoo-ter-ee]
- /dɪˈstrɪb yʊˌtɛr i/

Definitions of distributary word

noun plural distributary an outflowing branch of a stream or river, typically found in a delta (opposed to tributary). 1
noun distributary A branch of a river that does not return to the main stream after leaving it (as in a delta). 1
noun distributary one of several outlet streams draining a river, esp on a delta 0
noun distributary any branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin it 0
noun distributary (hydrology) A branch of a river delta; a channel that distributes a river's waters into the sea, as with the Atchafalaya River of the Mississippi. 0

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Origin of distributary

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1535-45; distribute + -ary

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Parts of speech for Distributary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Distributary

distributary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Antonyms for distributary

noun distributary

tributary — a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.

Just one Antonym for distributary

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