Tributary word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "tributary" word

[noun] a branch that flows into the main stream
[adjective] of a stream; flowing into a larger stream

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\Trib"u*ta*ry\, a. [OE. tributaire, F. tributaire, L. tributarius. See {Tribute}.] 1. Paying tribute to another, either from compulsion, as an acknowledgment of submission, or to secure protection, or for the purpose of purchasing peace. [Julius] unto Rome made them tributary. --Chaucer. 2. Hence, subject; subordinate; inferior. He to grace his tributary gods. --Milton. 3. Paid in tribute. ``Tributary tears.'' --Shak. 4. Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing; as, the Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi.
\Trib"u*ta*ry\, n.; pl. {Tributaries}. 1. A ruler or state that pays tribute, or a stated sum, to a conquering power, for the purpose of securing peace and protection, or as an acknowledgment of submission, or for the purchase of security. 2. A stream or river flowing into a larger river or into a lake; an affluent.

Synonyms for tributary

affluent, feeder, secondary

Antonyms: distributary

The fun area, different aproach to word »tributary«

Let's analyse "tributary" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YRATUBIRT. Average typing speed for these characters is 2340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - .-. .. -... ..- - .- .-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tributary: 9 + 3 + 1 = 13, reduced: 4 (or 2 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tributary: 2 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 7 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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