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Contributory

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WordDefinition
causativenoun(grammar) Expressing a cause or causation.
conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
contributingverb(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
contributiveTending to contribute; making a contribution

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WordDefinition
contributiveTending to contribute; making a contribution
conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
causative(grammar) Expressing a cause or causation.
contributingverb(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
contributionnounSomething given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
eligibilitynounThe state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.
participantSharing; participating; having a share of part.
contributornounA person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.
repaymentnounThe act of repaying.
assessmentnounAn appraisal or evaluation.
causenoun(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
aidenounAn assistant.
instrumental(music) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).
paymentnoun(countable) An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services, or the transaction that conveys it.
assistantHelping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.
concurrentHappening at the same time; simultaneous.
indirectNot direct:
contestantnounA participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
superannuableRelating to a superannuation, or retirement benefit fund.
pensionableEligible to receive a pension.

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