Contributory

Pronunciation: /kənˈtrɪbjəˌtɔːriː/

Contributory (adjective)

  1. Helping to cause something to happen.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Contributory

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contributory

  • when describing something that hinders or harms