Tributary Definition & Meaning
tributary
- adjective
- (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
- paying tribute; "a tributary colony"
- 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"
- noun
- a branch that flows into the main stream
"Tributary" in song lyrics
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"fulda tributary"
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"what is a tributary"
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"seine tributary"
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Words that rhyme with tributary
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tributary mean?
- (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream paying tribute; "a tributary colony" 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" a branch that flows into the main stream
- What part of speech is tributary?
- Tributary is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does tributary have?
- Tributary has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).