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trib|u|tar|y
trib|u|tar|y «TRIHB yuh TEHR ee», noun, plural -tar|ies, adjective.
–n.
1. a stream that flows into a larger stream or body of water: »

The Ohio River is one of the tributaries of the Mississippi River.

2. a person or country that pays tribute.
–adj.
1. flowing into a larger stream or body of water.
2. paying tribute; required to pay tribute.
3. paid or offered as tribute; of the nature of tribute.
4. Figurative. a) contributing; helping. b) subsidiary; auxiliary.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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