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A tributary is a steam that flows into a larger body of water. (noun)
An example of a tributary is a stream that empties into an ocean.
Tributary means paying tribute or contributory. (adjective)
An example of tributary used as an adjective is the phrase tributary gifts which are gifts which are given to pay tribute to someone.
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