| 释义 | 
		con·trib·u·to·ry I. \kən.ˈtribyəˌtōrē, -ȯr-, -ri\ adjective also con·trib·u·tary \-ter-\ Etymology: Middle English contributorie, contributarie, from Latin contributus (past participle of contribuere to bring together) + Middle English -orie -ory or -arie -ary — more at contribute 1.  : subject to or contributing to a common fund or enterprise : subject to levy or furnishing a share or contingent  < contributory allies > 2.  : of the nature of or forming a contribution : entering, given, occurring, or acting as a contribution, share, or aid toward effecting an end or result  < contributory factors in a crisis > 3. obsolete  : tributary 4. of an insurance or pension plan  : contributed to both by employers and employees II. noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English contributorie, from contributorie, adjective 1.  : one that contributes or is bound to contribute; also  : a contributing factor 2. English law  : one (as a past or present member) who is liable to contribute to the payment of the debts of a corporation on its being wound up |