Contributing (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lack of sleep was a contributing factor to her poor performance on the test.
- The company's emphasis on innovation was a contributing factor to its rapid growth.
- The contributing role of climate change to the rising sea levels is widely acknowledged by scientists.
- The stressful work environment was a contributing factor to the employee's decision to quit.
- The country's geographical location was a contributing factor to its cultural diversity.