contributory

[US]/kən'trɪbjʊt(ə)rɪ/

[UK]/kən'trɪbjətɔri/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing or helping to bring about a result; playing a role in bringing something about; requiring beneficiaries to pay

contributory factor

contributory negligence

contributory pension scheme

smoking may be a contributory cause of lung cancer.

Poor organization was certainly a contributory factor to the crisis.

The court made a finding of contributory negligence.

The plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence for failing to wear a crash helmet.

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