Contributory
Pronunciation: /kənˈtrɪbjəˌtɔːriː/
Contributory (adjective)
- Helping to cause something to happen.
- Involving shared payment or responsibility.
Examples
- Poor diet can be a contributory factor to health issues.
- Stress is often a contributory element in heart disease.
Common collocations: contributory factor, contributory role, contributory cause, contributory pension, contributory scheme