contributing

contributing
adjective
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for (Freq. 1)
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working conditions are not conducive to productivity

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the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city

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a contributory factor

Similar to: ↑causative
Derivationally related forms: ↑contribute (for: ↑contributory), ↑contribute (for: ↑contributive), ↑conduce (for: ↑conducive)

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adjective
: that contributes a share in anything or has a part in producing an effect : making a contribution to

the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city

: that contributes regularly

a contributing editor

contributing members pay the regular two-dollar dues

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contributing adj

The coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team's success. [=the coach's positive attitude was a reason for the team's success]

She has been a contributing writer/editor for the magazine for 10 years.

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