contributory

[ kuhn-trib-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ kənˈtrɪb yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

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adjective

pertaining to or of the nature of contribution; contributing.

furnishing something toward a result: a contributory factor.

of, relating to, or constituting an insurance or pension plan the premiums of which are paid partly by an employer and partly by employees.

subject to contribution or levy.

noun, plural con·trib·u·to·ries.

a person or thing that contributes.

Origin of contributory

1375–1425; late Middle English contributorie<Medieval Latin contribūtōrius.See contribute, -tory¹

SYNONYMS FOR contributory

2 accessory, ancillary.

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OTHER WORDS FROM contributory

non·con·trib·u·to·ry, adjective, noun, plural non·con·trib·u·to·ries.un·con·trib·u·to·ry, adjective

Words nearby contributory

contretemps, contrib., contribute, contribution, contributor, contributory, contributory negligence, con trick, contrite, contrition, contrivance

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Example sentences from the Web for contributory

He contracted Hepatitis C from drug use, which was a contributory factor in his death.
The Secrets of Britain’s Wildest Aristocrats|Tom Sykes|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If these should occur, obstructed breathing due to adenoid vegetations is sometimes at work as a contributory cause.
The Nervous Child|Hector Charles Cameron
Another minute contributory element of style is the Biblical phrasing.
George Borrow|Edward Thomas
The State also provides under a contributory system for its employes.
Anti-Suffrage Essays|Various

Emigration was one of the contributory influences which helped to end the hunger of the Hungry 'Forties.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. I (of 4).--1841-1857|Charles L. Graves
The spirit of the Boy Scout movement was at least a contributory factor in helping us to win the War.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. IV of IV.|Charles L. Graves

British Dictionary definitions for contributory

contributory

/ (kənˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective

(often foll by to) sharing in or being partly responsible (for the cause of something)a contributory factor

giving or donating to a common purpose or fund

of, relating to, or designating an insurance or pension scheme in which the premiums are paid partly by the employer and partly by the employees who benefit from it

liable or subject to a tax or levy

noun plural -ries

a person or thing that contributes

company law a member or former member of a company liable to contribute to the assets on the winding-up of the company

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单词	contributory
释义	contributory [ kuhn-trib-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ] / kənˈtrɪb yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR contributory ON THESAURUS.COM adjective pertaining to or of the nature of contribution; contributing. furnishing something toward a result: a contributory factor. of, relating to, or constituting an insurance or pension plan the premiums of which are paid partly by an employer and partly by employees. subject to contribution or levy. noun, plural con·trib·u·to·ries. a person or thing that contributes. Origin of contributory 1375–1425; late Middle English contributorie<Medieval Latin contribūtōrius.See contribute, -tory¹ SYNONYMS FOR contributory 2 accessory, ancillary. SEE SYNONYMS FOR contributory ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM contributory non·con·trib·u·to·ry, adjective, noun, plural non·con·trib·u·to·ries.un·con·trib·u·to·ry, adjective Words nearby contributory contretemps, contrib., contribute, contribution, contributor, contributory, contributory negligence, con trick, contrite, contrition, contrivance Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for contributory He contracted Hepatitis C from drug use, which was a contributory factor in his death. The Secrets of Britain’s Wildest Aristocrats\|Tom Sykes\|October 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If these should occur, obstructed breathing due to adenoid vegetations is sometimes at work as a contributory cause. The Nervous Child\|Hector Charles Cameron Another minute contributory element of style is the Biblical phrasing. George Borrow\|Edward Thomas The State also provides under a contributory system for its employes. Anti-Suffrage Essays\|Various Emigration was one of the contributory influences which helped to end the hunger of the Hungry 'Forties. Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. I (of 4).--1841-1857\|Charles L. Graves The spirit of the Boy Scout movement was at least a contributory factor in helping us to win the War. Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. IV of IV.\|Charles L. Graves British Dictionary definitions for contributory contributory / (kənˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ, -trɪ) / adjective (often foll by to) sharing in or being partly responsible (for the cause of something)a contributory factor giving or donating to a common purpose or fund of, relating to, or designating an insurance or pension scheme in which the premiums are paid partly by the employer and partly by the employees who benefit from it liable or subject to a tax or levy noun plural -ries a person or thing that contributes company law a member or former member of a company liable to contribute to the assets on the winding-up of the company Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to contributory conducive, contributive, related, responsible, contributing
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contributory

adjective

noun, plural con·trib·u·to·ries.

Origin of contributory

SYNONYMS FOR contributory

OTHER WORDS FROM contributory

Words nearby contributory

Example sentences from the Web for contributory

British Dictionary definitions for contributory

adjective

noun plural -ries

Words related to contributory