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contributory

CEFR: C1

Playing an active or partial role in bringing about a collective outcome or disease condition.

Synonyms

instrumental
accessory

Common Collocations

contributory factor
contributory cause
contributory role

Example Sentence

Sedentary screen time is a major contributory factor to escalating childhood obesity rates.

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