TRIBUTARY

/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. noun a branch that flows into the main stream. — synonyms: feeder, confluent, affluent
  2. adjective (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream.
  3. adjective paying tribute.
  4. adjective tending to bring about. — synonyms: conducive, contributing(a), contributive, contributory

Examples

  • “The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi.”

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