Synonyms of contributory

contributory

adjective

as in complementary

Related Words

• complementary
• additional
• further
• assisting
• supportive
• added
• another
• tributary
• assistant
• subordinate
• subsidiary
• helping
• auxiliary
• peripheral
• secondary
• makeshift
• backup
• adjuvant
• substitute
• supplementary
• excess
• appurtenant
• accessory
• superfluous
• accessorial
• supplemental
• surplus
• nonessential
• dispensable
• unessential
• subservient

Dissimilar Words

• main
• principal
• chief
• fundamental
• basic
• primary
• prime
• necessary
• essential
• integral
• vital
• required
• imperative
• requisite
• indispensable
• needful
• all-important
• needed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contributory

The autopsy report later revealed that Hackman had died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease a significant contributory factor. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026

Jim Williams shared that Adam Williams’ official cause of death was atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with obesity as a contributory factor. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026

Tyson pointed to other religions' customs, like the Muslim practice of praying five times a day or Catholics attending mass, as significant contributory components to communities here on Earth. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Dec. 2025

In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025