contributory /kənˈtrɪbjəˌtori/ Brit /kənˈtrɪbjətri/ adjective /kənˈtrɪbjəˌtori/ Brit /kənˈtrɪbjətri/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONTRIBUTORY
always used before a noun
1
: helping to cause something促成的;起作用的 2
: paid for by both the employee and employer由员工和雇主共同出资的