contributory
kənˈtrɪbjətɔri
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Definition of contributory - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
contributioninvolving a contribution or addition
  • The contributory funds helped build the new library.
additional supplementary supportive
2.
responsibilitypartly responsible for causing something
  • The weather was a contributory factor in the accident.
causative contributive
3.
financeTECH.related to a shared financial responsibilityTECH.
  • They have a contributory pension plan at work.
collective joint shared

Noun

1.
shared inputperson or thing providing a part or share
  • Each contributory added their expertise to the project.
contributor donor
2.
legalTECH.UKmember liable to contribute to company assetsTECH.UK
  • The contributory was required to pay during the company's liquidation.
contributor shareholder stakeholder
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Expressions with contributory

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retirement plan where workers pay part of the money
She joined the company's contributory pension last year.
legal rule where plaintiff's actions affect damage recovery
Contributory negligence limited her compensation after the accident.
partial responsibility for causing harm or damage
The court considered his contributory fault in the accident.

Origin of contributory

Latin, contribuere (to bring together)

Terms with contributory included in their meaning

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contributory
contributing to the achievement of a goal

Examples of contributory in a sentence

  • The contributory factors led to the success of the event.
  • His lateness was a contributory reason for the delay.
  • Poor maintenance was a contributory cause of the failure.
  • The contributory scheme requires all employees to participate.
  • A contributory fund was established for the community project.
  • The contributory was acknowledged for their financial support.

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  1. French:contributif, contributeur, ...
  2. German:beitragend, Beitragende, ...
  3. Italian:contributivo, contributore, ...
  4. Spanish:contributivo, contribuyente, ...
  5. Portuguese:contributivo, contribuinte, ...
  6. Chinese:贡献的, 贡献者, ...
  7. Japanese:寄付の, 寄与者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَاهِم, عُنْصُر مُسَاهِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹרֵם, שׁוּתָּף תּוֹרֵם, ...
  10. Russian:вкладный, участник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внесковий, учасник, ...
  12. Hindi:योगदानकारी, योगदानकर्ता, ...
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