meaning of contributory
1. One who contributes, or is liable to be called upon to contribute, as toward the discharge of a common indebtedness.
2. Contributing to the same stock or purpose; promoting the same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase to some common stock; contributive.
3. 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
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Related Words
contributory | contributory negligence |
