What is the meaning of tributary?

noun

A branch that flows into the main stream.
- synonyms: feeder, confluent, affluent

adjective

Of a stream. ( flowing into a larger stream)
Paying tribute.
- usage: "a tributary colony"
Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.
- usage: "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor"
- synonyms: conducive, contributing, contributive, contributory

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