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CONTRIBUTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

Example:

a contributory factor

Synonyms:

conducive; contributing; contributive; contributory; tributary

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

causative (producing an effect)

Derivation:

contribute (be conducive to)

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