tributary

Meanings

• noun

  A body of water that flows into a larger body of water, such as a river or a lake.

  - "The tributary joins the river near the city."
  - "The salmon swim upstream in the tributary to spawn."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

affluent

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Rhymes

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jubilee , libel , pile up , mile high , compile

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Variants

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tributaries , tributary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tributarius', meaning 'one who pays tribute' or 'one who contributes', due to the idea of water being a valuable resource that contributes to larger bodies.

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Trivia

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1. The Nile River is the longest tributary in the world, measuring over 4,000 miles long.

2. The Amazon River is the largest tributary by volume, with an average discharge of 209,000 cubic feet per second.

3. The term 'tributary' is also used metaphorically to describe a source of information or ideas.

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Related Concepts

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1. river: A large, flowing body of water that empties into a sea or ocean.

2. stream: A small, flowing body of water.

3. watershed: An area of land where all the water drains to a common outlet, such as a river or a lake.

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Culture

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Tributaries have played significant roles in human history, providing water for agriculture, transportation, and settlements. In literature, tributaries have been used as symbols of change, growth, and the interconnectedness of natural systems.

How to Memorize "tributary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small river or stream flowing into a larger body of water. Visualize the way the water flows and merges with the larger body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tributary' with the idea of a source or origin. Remember that it is a body of water that flows into a larger body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tributary: Takes water, Brings it Up, To a larger body' to help remember the definition.

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