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- [trib-yuh-ter-ee]
- /ˈtrɪb yəˌtɛr i/
- /ˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trib-yuh-ter-ee]
- /ˈtrɪb yəˌtɛr i/
Definitions of tributary word
- noun plural tributary a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water. 1
- noun plural tributary a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like. 1
- adjective tributary (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream or other body of water. 1
- adjective tributary furnishing subsidiary aid; contributory. 1
- adjective tributary paying or required to pay tribute. 1
- adjective tributary paid as tribute. 1
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Origin of tributary
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English (adj. and noun) < Latin tribūtārius of tribute, one who pays tribute. See tribute, -ary
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Parts of speech for Tributary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tributary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
tributary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tributary
adj tributary
- adjunctive — that constitutes an adjunct
- adjuvant — aiding or assisting
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
- co-ordinate — If you co-ordinate an activity, you organize the various people and things involved in it.
- collateral — Collateral is money or property which is used as a guarantee that someone will repay a loan.
noun tributary
- beck — a nod, wave, or other gesture or signal
- branch — The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from its trunk and have leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on them.
- brooklet — a small brook
- creek — A creek is a narrow place where the sea comes a long way into the land.
- firth — John Rupert, 1890–1960, English linguist.
Antonyms for tributary
adj tributary
- governing — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- gubernatorial — of or relating to a state governor or the office of state governor.
adjective tributary
- distributary — an outflowing branch of a stream or river, typically found in a delta (opposed to tributary).
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