What does tributary mean?
Tributary means (hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water..
Tributary
/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ · noun
Meaning
(hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water..
Definitions by Sense
- (hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
- (anatomy) A vein which drains into another vein.
- A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.
- Related to the paying of tribute.
- Subordinate; inferior.
- Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.
Example Sentences
The great saphenous vein is a tributary of the femoral vein.
An earneſt Coniuration from the King, / As England was his faithfull Tributary
to grace his tributary gods
The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi.
Synonyms for tributary
Antonyms for tributary
Related Words
Word Forms
- tributaries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tributary?
Common synonyms include affluent, influent, secondary, feeder.
What is the opposite of tributary?
Possible antonyms include distributary.
How do you use tributary in a sentence?
The great saphenous vein is a tributary of the femoral vein.
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