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tributary
adjective
noun
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
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ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi
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adjective
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
adjective
Paying tribute
“A tributary colony”
adjective
Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
“Working conditions are not conducive to productivity”
noun
A branch that flows into the main stream
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A tributary colony
Working conditions are not conducive to productivity
The seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
A contributory factor
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