contributory
adjective/kənˈtrɪbjəˌtɔri/
Frequency rank: #17,238 most common English word
Meaning
playing a part in bringing about a result; helping to cause something.
Example sentence
The investigation found that driver fatigue was contributory factor in the accident.
Synonyms & related words
- contributing
- causal
- instrumental
- influential
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