contributory Meaning & Definition
What Does Contributory Mean?
As an adjective, contributory means Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution. It can also mean Tending to contribute to a result. As a noun, it means A person or thing that contributes.
Contributory in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒntɹɪˌbjuːt(ə)ɹi/ |
| Synonyms | causative, conducive and contributing |
| Plural | contributories |
| Comparative / superlative | more contributory, most contributory |
Contributory Definition (Adjective)
- Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution.
- Tending to contribute to a result.
- Paying tribute, tributary.
Contributory as a Noun
- A person or thing that contributes.
Synonyms of Contributory
Contributory synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
contributory (comparative more contributory, superlative most contributory)
contributory (plural contributories)
Words That Rhyme With Contributory
Origin of Contributory
From earlier contributary, from Middle English contributarie, from con- + tributarie after Middle French contributaire.
Common Questions About Contributory
Is contributory an adjective or a noun?
Contributory is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for contributory?
You can replace contributory with words such as causative, conducive and contributing. See the full list of contributory synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of contributory?
The plural of contributory is contributories.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of contributory?
The comparative form is more contributory and the superlative form is most contributory.