Contributory ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Contributory ( adjective )

1. Helping to cause or bring about a particular event or situation.
2. Helping to produce or increase something, or making a contribution to something.

Origin:

Derived from the word "contribute" in the late 16th century, meaning "to give or add something to a common fund or project".

Examples:

1. The company has a contributory pension plan in which employees and employers both make contributions.
2. The contributory factors to the accident were poor visibility and driver error.
3. The contributory causes of the disease are still not well understood.
4. It was a contributory factor in the success of the project.
5. Her contributory efforts were vital for the completion of the project.

(As a noun)

Contributory ( noun )

1. Helping to cause or bring about a particular event or situation.
2. Helping to produce or increase something, or making a contribution to something.

Origin:

Derived from the word "contribute" in the late 16th century, meaning "to give or add something to a common fund or project".

Examples:

1. The company has a contributory pension plan in which employees and employers both make contributions.
2. The contributory factors to the accident were poor visibility and driver error.
3. The contributory causes of the disease are still not well understood.
4. It was a contributory factor in the success of the project.
5. Her contributory efforts were vital for the completion of the project.