Meaning & Definition of Tributary in English
English⟶
Tributary
/trɪbjətɛri/
noun
1. A branch that flows into the main stream
synonym:
- feeder,
- tributary,
- confluent,
- affluent
adjective
1. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
synonym:
- tributary
2. Paying tribute
- "A tributary colony"
synonym:
- tributary
3. 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"
synonym:
- conducive,
- contributing(a),
- contributive,
- contributory,
- tributary