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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contributory

/kənˈtrɪbjʊtrɪ/ adjective · British & US
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What does contributory mean?

adjective

Contributory refers to something that contributes to a particular situation or outcome. It can also describe a system or arrangement where contributions are made to a common fund or purpose.

Example

"The contributory pension scheme allowed employees to make regular payments towards their retirement."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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