— contributional , adj.
/kon'treuh byooh"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of contributing.
2. something contributed.
3. an article, story, drawing, etc., furnished to a magazine or other publication.
4. an impost or levy.
5. Insurance. the method of distributing liability, in case of loss, among several insurers whose policies attach to the same risk.
[ 1350-1400; ME contribucio ( u ) n ( contribution- (s. of contributio ). See CONTRIBUTE, -ION ]
Syn. 2. gift, donation, benefaction.