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contribution

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/Word FrequencyCommon (5.3)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

In a Sentence

“Students can use contribution to explain Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole..”

Published Usage Examples

“Judge Posner's main contribution is the application of economics to law.”

“Its main contribution is to offer a measure of clarity in three important areas.”

Year 10 Word List

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Origin

From Latin contributio, from contribuere ‘to bring together’.

Common Phrases

. contributioncontribution importantcontribution significantcontribution major

Synonyms

partsharedonation

Antonyms

withdrawalnoncontributiondetractionwithholdinglackreduction

Related Words

contribution

Poetry examples for “contribution”

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