tributary

/tɹˈɪbjətˌɛɹi/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
2. paying tribute
   “a tributary colony”
3. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
   “working conditions are not conducive to productivity”

noun

1. a branch that flows into the main stream

Synonyms for tributary

• secondary
• obligated
• conducive
• contributing
• contributive
• contributory
• causative
• feeder
• confluent
• affluent

Antonyms of tributary

• distributary

Words that rhyme with tributary

• primary
• ordinary
• secondary
• solitary
• bury
• canary
• cherry
• ferry
• revolutionary
• airy
• berry
• capillary
• contemporary
• mercenary
• military
• parry
• perry
• planetary
• quaternary
• secretary
• unitary
• vary
• very
• beneficiary
• blackberry
• confectionery
• counterrevolutionary
• disciplinary
• extraordinary
• huckleberry