What does "tributary" mean?

TRIBUTARY means: A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

What is the definition of "tributary"?

The definition of TRIBUTARY: A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

How do you pronounce "tributary"?

"TRIBUTARY" is pronounced /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/. It has 9 letters.

What are synonyms for "tributary"?

Synonyms for TRIBUTARY include: affluent.

What is another word for "tributary"?

Another word for TRIBUTARY is affluent. Other alternatives: see full definition above.

What part of speech is "tributary"?

"TRIBUTARY" is primarily used as a noun.

How do you use "tributary" in a sentence?

Example sentence using TRIBUTARY: "The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."

How many letters does "tributary" have?

"TRIBUTARY" has 9 letters and is pronounced /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/. It is rated hard difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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TRIBUTARY

/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/

9 lettersHard difficultynoun/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/

NOUN

1
A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
2
A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.

Synonyms

affluent

ADJ

1
Related to the paying of tribute.
2
Subordinate; inferior
3
Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.
"The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."

How to use "TRIBUTARY" in a sentence

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"The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."
Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of t…

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word TRIBUTARY. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: hard · Letters: 9 · More 9-letter words