Definition of Contributory

1. Adjective. Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for. "A contributory factor"

Exact synonyms: Conducive, Contributing, Contributive, Tributary
Similar to: Causative
Derivative terms: Conduce, Contribute, Contribute

Definition of Contributory

1. a. Contributing to the same stock or purpose; promoting the same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase to some common stock; contributive.

2. n. One who contributes, or is liable to be called upon to contribute, as toward the discharge of a common indebtedness.

Definition of Contributory

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contributory

contrectation
contredanse
contredanses
contretemps
contribute
contributed
contributes
contributing
contributing(a)
contribution
contributions
contributive
contributively
contributor
contributors
contributory (current term)
contributory negligence
contrist
contrists
contrite
contritely
contriteness
contritenesses
contrition
contritions
contrivance
contrivances
contrive
contrived
contriver

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