contributory

CEFRB2

/ˈkɒntɹɪˌbjuːt(ə)ɹi/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Helping to cause or produce a particular result.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Paying tribute, tributary.

Examples

  • I would prefer to take a contributory role.

  • The job did not offer a contributory pension.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɑntɹɪbjəˌtɔɹi/
  • /kənˈtrɪbjəˌtɔɹi/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Tending to contribute to a result.

  2. Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person or thing that contributes.

More examples

In context

  • My Lord the great Commander of the worlde, Besides fifteene contributory kings, Hath now in armes ten thouſand Ianiſaries, Mounted on luſty Mauritanian Steeds, […]

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Origin

adjective

From earlier contributary, from Middle English contributarie, from con- + tributarie after Middle French contributaire.