Contributory

/ˈkɒntɹɪˌbjuːt(ə)ɹi/

Synonyms for "contributory" (56 found)

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contributing factor

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contributory causecontributory evidencecontributory factorcontributory mechanismcontributory negligencecontributory role

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more contributorymost contributory

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I would prefer to take a contributory role.

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The job did not offer a contributory pension.

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My Lord the great Commander of the worlde, Besides fifteene contributory kings, Hath now in armes ten thouſand Ianiſaries, Mounted on luſty Mauritanian Steeds, […]

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The response to firing is remarkable, and though the 280 lb. pressure seems more in the nature of a reserve for emergencies than a continuous working figure, even with the present-day apology for coal it seldom fell below 250 lb., and could always be brought up to blowing-off point with little difficulty. To this liveliness of steaming the thermic syphons are doubtless the chief contributory.

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