Meaning & use
Contributory
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Playing a part in causing or bringing about a result, often alongside other factors.
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Poor lighting was a contributory factor in the accident.
The report cited stress as a contributory cause of his illness.
A note on using this word
Frequently appears in legal and insurance writing, as in 'contributory negligence,' where multiple parties share fault.
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