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CONTRIBUTIVE

\kəntɹˈɪbjuːtˌɪv], \kəntɹˈɪbjuːtˌɪv], \k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_b_j_uː_t_ˌɪ_v]\

Definitions of CONTRIBUTIVE

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Contributively.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Tending to contribute; contributing; helping.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Having the power or quality of partly promoting any purpose.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

That which has the power or quality of promoting any purpose in concurrence with other motives.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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