tributary
UK /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ US /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/
noun 3adj 3
Definitions
noun
1
A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
2
A vein which drains into another vein.
The great saphenous vein is a tributary of the femoral vein.
3
A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.
An earneſt Coniuration from the King, / As England was his faithfull Tributary
adj
1
Related to the paying of tribute.
2
Subordinate; inferior.
to grace his tributary gods
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.
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