— tributarily , adv.
/trib"yeuh ter'ee/ , n. , pl. tributaries , adj.
n.
1. a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.
2. a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like.
adj.
3. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream or other body of water.
4. furnishing subsidiary aid; contributory.
5. paying or required to pay tribute.
6. paid as tribute.
7. subject; subordinate: a tributary nation.
[ 1325-75; ME (adj. and n.) tributarius of tribute, one who pays tribute. See TRIBUTE, -ARY ]