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trib·u·tar·y
 tributary
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- pronunciation:
- trIb
y
teI
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
tributaries |
| definition: |
a river or stream that flows into a larger river or stream, or into a lake.
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| related words: |
branch, brook, creek |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
flowing into a larger body of water.
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| definition 2: |
contributing to anything more important.
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| related words: |
subordinate |
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