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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-trib-yoot]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈtrɪb yut/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-trib-yoot]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈtrɪb yut/
Definitions of non-contributive word
- verb with object non-contributive to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes. 1
- verb with object non-contributive to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication: to contribute stories to a magazine. 1
- verb without object non-contributive to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities. 1
- verb without object non-contributive to furnish works for publication: He contributed to many magazines. 1
- idioms non-contributive contribute to, to be an important factor in; help to cause: A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam. 1
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Origin of non-contributive
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin contribūtus past participle of contribuēre to bring together. See con-, tribute
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Parts of speech for Non-contributive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
non-contributive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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