noun🔗ShareA natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water."The small creek is a tributary of the main river. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute."The small kingdom was a tributary to the powerful empire, sending them gold each year. "politicsgovernmentnationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelated to the paying of tribute."The student's allowance is a tributary payment to help cover her school expenses. "politicsgovernmentroyalhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSubordinate; inferior"The younger sister's role in the family was often a tributary one, supporting her older brother's ambitions. "politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareYielding 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."partgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
