tributary

Noun
  1. A branch that flows into the main stream (synset 109301903)
    is a type of: branch - a stream or river connected to a larger one
    same as: affluent, confluent, feeder
Adjective
  1. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream (synset 301861243)
    similar to: secondary - being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
  2. Paying tribute (synset 301621562)
    "a tributary colony"
    similar to: obligated - caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
  3. Tending to bring about;
    Being partly responsible for (synset 300324324)
    "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor"
    similar to: causative - producing an effect
    same as: conducive, contributing, contributive, contributory

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