Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Tributary.
How to pronounce tributary:
UK
Tributary - as a noun
A branch that flows into the main stream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affluent14confluent14feeder10Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
distributary18Tributary - as an adjective satellite
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
Paying tribute
Example: "A tributary colony"
Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
Example: "Working conditions are not conducive to productivity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conducive17contributing17contributive19contributory19Tributary - as an adjective
Related to the paying of tribute.
Subordinate; inferior
Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.
Example: "The ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the mississippi."
Example Sentences
"The Mississippi River is a major tributary of the Gulf of Mexico."
"The Missouri River is the longest tributary of the Mississippi River."
"The Colorado River is a major tributary of the Gulf of California."
"The Amazon River is a tributary of the Atlantic Ocean."
"The Missouri River is a tributary of the Mississippi River."
Word Game Points
Is TRIBUTARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tributary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRIBUTARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is TRIBUTARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tributary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRIBUTARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is TRIBUTARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tributary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIBUTARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
