Antonyms for tributary
ˈtrɪb yəˌtɛr itrib·u·ta·ry

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tributary

   Antonyms:
   independent, unsubdued, unconquered, unreduced

   Synonyms:
   subject, subordinate, inferior, dependent, accessory, auxiliary

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1. feeder, tributary, confluent, affluentadjective

   a branch that flows into the main stream

   Antonyms:
   distributary, primary, unobligated, noncausative, noncausal

   Synonyms:
   eater, confluent, feeder, bird feeder, affluent, self-feeder, birdfeeder

2. tributaryadjective

   (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

   Antonyms:
   distributary, noncausative, primary, unobligated, noncausal

   Synonyms:
   contributive, contributory, conducive, contributing(a)

3. tributaryadjective

   paying tribute

   "a tributary colony"

   Antonyms:
   distributary, unobligated, noncausative, primary, noncausal

   Synonyms:
   contributive, contributory, conducive, contributing(a)

4. conducive, contributing(a), contributive, contributory, tributaryadjective

   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"

   Antonyms:
   distributary, noncausal, unobligated, noncausative, primary

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