单词	contributory
释义	contributory adjective con·​trib·​u·​to·​ry kən-ˈtri-byə-ˌtȯr-ē  1 : of, relating to, or forming a contribution : playing a part in bringing about an end or result The lack of cultural empathy among the principal statesmen in the late 1930s is identified as an important contributory factor in the slide toward war … Colin S. Gray Infection was a contributory but not primary cause of death in another nine patients. Graeme F. Washer 2 : relating to or being an employee benefit (such as a retirement account) that is funded at least in part by employee contributions a contributory 401(k) plan 3 : subject to or contributing to a common fund or enterprise : subject to levy or furnishing a share or contingent contributory allies contributorily kən-ˌtri-byə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē  adverb was found to be contributorily negligent Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The judge did not immediately rule on the request to dismiss the second and third claims for contributory and vicarious infringement. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 When the workplace becomes chaotic, there are usually many factors at play, and none are more contributory than the sheer volume of workflow. Bill Adams, Forbes, 25 July 2022 And the Fed’s supposedly contributory policy moves were far too small to matter. Laurence Kotlikoff, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The report highlights the lack of female representation among both founders and investors as a contributory cause. Adi Gaskell, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The easiest Roth option (if your income is on the lower side) is a simple contributory Roth. Leon Labrecque, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022 Your genotypic score for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, summarizing the effects of many contributory genes, could prompt doctors to start monitoring you early. Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 In other words, ending the $300 benefit appears to be only a small, contributory factor to the labor shortage. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 14 June 2021 By connecting their product with a noble social cause, Coolhaus is effectively inspiring contributory consumption amongst consumers. Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 14 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Legal Definition contributory adjective con·​trib·​u·​to·​ry kən-ˈtri-byə-ˌtōr-ē  1 : characterized by or making contributions to a common fund or enterprise specifically : of, relating to, or being an employee benefit plan to which both employers and employees make contributions 2 : helping to bring about an end or result contributory infringement contributory adjective as in complementary Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance complementary additional further another assisting supportive added tributary subsidiary adjuvant subordinate auxiliary peripheral assistant excess backup accessorial accessory secondary supplementary makeshift superfluous appurtenant substitute helping surplus dispensable unessential supplemental nonessential subservient Antonyms & Near Antonyms main principal chief fundamental primary basic prime necessary integral essential vital requisite imperative required needful indispensable needed all-important See More
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