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contributive

/kənˈtrɪbjətɪv/
con · trib · u · tive
Adverb:contributively
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• adjective

1

Tending to contribute to, promote, or help bring about a particular result or outcome.

Example

"Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet are highly contributive to long-term cardiovascular health."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'contributive' and 'contributory' are closely synonymous, 'contributory' is much more common in legal and financial contexts (such as 'contributory negligence' or 'contributory pension'), whereas 'contributive' is generally used in formal or academic writing to mean tending to promote or help bring about a positive result.

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• Nearby Words

contravention
contribute
contribution
contributive
contributor
contributory
contrite

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French contributif or Medieval Latin contributivus, derived from Latin contribuere ('to bring together, add, or unite').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contributive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contributive
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