How to Pronounce "contributory"

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Describes something that helps to cause or add to a result. Often used for things that are partly responsible for an outcome, or for payments made to a fund or system.

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Smoking is a contributory factor in many diseases.

The company offers a contributory pension scheme.

Lack of exercise is a contributory cause of heart problems.

Stress can be a contributory reason for insomnia, along with other factors.