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1. tributary
adjective. ['ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛri'] tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.
Synonyms
- contributive
- contributory
- contributing
- conducive
Antonyms
- converge
- poor
- divergent
- irresponsible
Etymology
- tributarie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tributarius (Latin)
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Rhymes with Tributary
- actuary
- ancillary
- apothecary
- arbitrary
- arbitrary
- aviary
- budgetary
- contemporary
- customary
- deflationary
- dictionary
- dietary
- dignitary
- disciplinary
- discretionary
- disinflationary
- dispensary
- diversionary
- diversionary
- dromedary
Sentences with tributary
1. Noun, singular or mass
Like its parent river, this tributary is quite calm and well-suited for beginners and families with children.
2. Adjective
Lake Creek, a mountain tributary, traverses 60 miles from Lake Chelatna to the glacial Yentna River.
2. tributary
noun. ['ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛri'] a branch that flows into the main stream.
Synonyms
- affluent
- feeder
- confluent
Antonyms
- senior
- dominant
- basic
- major
Etymology
- tributarie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tributarius (Latin)
3. tributary
adjective. ['ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛri'] (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream.
Antonyms
- essential
Etymology
- tributarie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tributarius (Latin)
4. tributary
adjective. ['ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛri'] paying tribute.
Antonyms
- original
Etymology
- tributarie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tributarius (Latin)