contributory

🇺🇸 /kənˈtrɪbjətɔːri/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈtrɪbjətəri/
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adjective
R

causing or adding to something, especially a situation or event

Lack of sleep was a contributory factor to his poor performance.

R

requiring payment from those who benefit from a service or scheme

Employees are required to make contributory payments into the pension plan.

translation

adj. causing or adding to something, especially a situation or event; requiring payment from those who benefit from a service or scheme