CONTRIBUTING
\kˈɒntɹɪbjˌuːtɪŋ], \kˈɒntɹɪbjˌuːtɪŋ], \k_ˈɒ_n_t_ɹ_ɪ_b_j_ˌuː_t_ɪ_ŋ]\
Definitions of CONTRIBUTING
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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"
By Princeton University
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