TRIBUTARY


Meaning of TRIBUTARY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' tri-by ə - ˌ ter- ē

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace : SUBJECT

2 : paid or owed as tribute < tributary gifts>

3 : channeling material or supplies into something more inclusive : CONTRIBUTORY

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