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单词 contributory
释义

contributory

adjective

con·​trib·​u·​to·​ry kən-ˈtri-byə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce contributory (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or forming a contribution : playing a part in bringing about an end or result
The lack of cultural empathy among the principal statesmen in the late 1930s is identified as an important contributory factor in the slide toward war … Colin S. Gray
Infection was a contributory but not primary cause of death in another nine patients. Graeme F. Washer
2
: relating to or being an employee benefit (such as a retirement account) that is funded at least in part by employee contributions
a contributory 401(k) plan
3
: subject to or contributing to a common fund or enterprise : subject to levy or furnishing a share or contingent
contributory allies
contributorily
kən-ˌtri-byə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce contributory (audio)
adverb
was found to be contributorily negligent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The judge did not immediately rule on the request to dismiss the second and third claims for contributory and vicarious infringement. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 When the workplace becomes chaotic, there are usually many factors at play, and none are more contributory than the sheer volume of workflow. Bill Adams, Forbes, 25 July 2022 And the Fed’s supposedly contributory policy moves were far too small to matter. Laurence Kotlikoff, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The report highlights the lack of female representation among both founders and investors as a contributory cause. Adi Gaskell, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The easiest Roth option (if your income is on the lower side) is a simple contributory Roth. Leon Labrecque, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022 Your genotypic score for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, summarizing the effects of many contributory genes, could prompt doctors to start monitoring you early. Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 In other words, ending the $300 benefit appears to be only a small, contributory factor to the labor shortage. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 14 June 2021 By connecting their product with a noble social cause, Coolhaus is effectively inspiring contributory consumption amongst consumers. Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 14 June 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Legal Definition

contributory

adjective

con·​trib·​u·​to·​ry kən-ˈtri-byə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce contributory (audio)
1
: characterized by or making contributions to a common fund or enterprise
specifically : of, relating to, or being an employee benefit plan to which both employers and employees make contributions
2
: helping to bring about an end or result
contributory infringement

contributory

adjective

as in complementary

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • complementary
  • additional
  • further
  • another
  • assisting
  • supportive
  • added
  • tributary
  • subsidiary
  • adjuvant
  • subordinate
  • auxiliary
  • peripheral
  • assistant
  • excess
  • backup
  • accessorial
  • accessory
  • secondary
  • supplementary
  • makeshift
  • superfluous
  • appurtenant
  • substitute
  • helping
  • surplus
  • dispensable
  • unessential
  • supplemental
  • nonessential
  • subservient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • main
  • principal
  • chief
  • fundamental
  • primary
  • basic
  • prime
  • necessary
  • integral
  • essential
  • vital
  • requisite
  • imperative
  • required
  • needful
  • indispensable
  • needed
  • all-important
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