Contributing
Contributing adjective - Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.
Usage example: the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
Tributary is a synonym for contributing. In some cases you can use "Tributary" instead an adjective "Contributing".
Tributary
Tributary adjective - Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.
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Synonyms for Tributary
Contributing is a synonym for tributary. You can use "Contributing" instead an adjective "Tributary".
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