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tributary

/'tr/I/b/j//@/,t/E/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Paying tribute to another, either from compulsion, as an acknowledgment of submission, or to secure protection, or for the purpose of purchasing peace.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a branch that flows into the main stream

    noun.object

    Synonyms affluent confluent feeder
    Antonyms distributary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A ruler or state that pays tribute, or a stated sum, to a conquering power, for the purpose of securing peace and protection, or as an acknowledgment of submission, or for the purchase of security.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. paying tribute

    adj.all

    Examples
    A tributary colony.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

    adj.all

    Synonyms conducive contributing contributive contributory

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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