Difference between Tributary and Contributory

What is the difference between Tributary and Contributory?

Tributary as an adjective is related to the paying of tribute. while Contributory as an adjective is of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A river that flows into a larger river or other body of water. A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Related to the paying of tribute.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or involving a contributionTending to contribute to a result

We hope you now know whether to use Tributary or Contributory in your sentence.