Tributary: meaning, definitions and examples

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tributary

 

[ หˆtrษชb.juห.ter.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

river system

A tributary is a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake. It adds water to the larger body of water and is essential for watershed management. Tributaries can vary significantly in size, from large rivers that are major contributors to small streams.

Synonyms

affluent, branch, inflow, stream.

Examples of usage

  • The Amazon River has many tributaries that contribute to its flow.
  • The tributary's waters were vital for the surrounding ecosystem.
  • Hiking along the tributary, we spotted various birds and wildlife.
  • Several tributaries converge at this point, creating a wider river.
  • Farmers rely on the tributary for irrigation of their crops.

Translations

Translations of the word "tributary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afluente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคจเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nebenfluss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak sungai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‚ะพะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dopล‚yw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affluent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afluente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงูุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญtok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pritok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aflรฝandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒ แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afluente

Etymology

The term 'tributary' originates from the Latin word 'tributarius', which means 'contributing' or 'that which pays tribute'. This Latin word combines 'tribuere', meaning 'to give or to bestow', with the suffix '-arius', indicating a relationship or pertaining to a certain function. The use of 'tributary' in English dates back to the 15th century, relating to the idea of one water body contributing to another. Historically, tributaries played a crucial role in human development, as they have provided essential water sources for agriculture, transportation, and settlements. The understanding and management of river systems with their tributaries have been fundamental in shaping civilizations.

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