Synonyms for tributary

Noun

1. feeder, tributary, affluent, branch

usage: a branch that flows into the main stream

Adjective

1. tributary, secondary (vs. primary)

usage: of a stream; flowing into a larger stream

2. tributary, obligated(predicate) (vs. unobligated)

usage: paying tribute; "a tributary colony"

3. conducive, contributing(prenominal), contributive, contributory, tributary, causative (vs. noncausative)

usage: tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor"