Definition of contributory Contributory
/kʌntɹɪˈbjʌtɔˌɹi/ - [kuntribyutoree] - con•trib•u•to•ry
We found 6 definitions of contributory from 4 different sources.
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What does contributory mean?
WordNet
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| contributory - tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor" | ||
| conducive, contributing, contributive, tributary | ||
| causative producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- contributory (Adjective)
Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution. - contributory (Adjective)
Tending to contribute to a result.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- contributory (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. - contributory (n.)
One who contributes, or is liable to be called upon to contribute, as toward the discharge of a common indebtedness.
Part of speech
🔤- contributory, noun, singular of contributories.
