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单词 contributory
释义 con·trib·u·to·ry
I. \kən.ˈtribyəˌtōrē, -ȯr-, -ri\ adjective
also con·trib·u·tary \-ter-\
Etymology: Middle English contributorie, contributarie, from Latin contributus (past participle of contribuere to bring together) + Middle English -orie -ory or -arie -ary — more at contribute
1. : subject to or contributing to a common fund or enterprise : subject to levy or furnishing a share or contingent
 < contributory allies >
2. : of the nature of or forming a contribution : entering, given, occurring, or acting as a contribution, share, or aid toward effecting an end or result
 < contributory factors in a crisis >
3. obsolete : tributary
4. of an insurance or pension plan : contributed to both by employers and employees
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English contributorie, from contributorie, adjective
1. : one that contributes or is bound to contribute; also : a contributing factor
2. English law : one (as a past or present member) who is liable to contribute to the payment of the debts of a corporation on its being wound up
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