Synonyms: feeder, confluent, tributary, affluent
Definition: a branch that flows into the main stream
Similar words: branch
Definition: a stream or river connected to a larger one
Synonyms: conducive, contributing, contributive, contributory, tributary
Definition: tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
Usage: working conditions are not conducive to productivity; the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city; a contributory factor
Similar words: causative
Definition: producing an effect
Usage: poverty as a causative factor in crime
Synonyms: tributary
Definition: paying tribute
Usage: a tributary colony
Similar words: obligated
Definition: caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
Usage: felt obligated to repay the kindness; was obligated to pay off the student loan
Synonyms: tributary
Definition: (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
Similar words: secondary
Definition: being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
Usage: the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher; a secondary source; a secondary issue; secondary streams