contribution

[ kon-truh-byoo-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of contributing.
2. something contributed.

   Synonyms: benefaction, donation, gift

3. an article, story, drawing, etc., furnished to a magazine or other publication.
4. an impost or levy.
5. Insurance. the method of distributing liability, in case of loss, among several insurers whose policies attach to the same risk.

contribution

/ ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən /

noun

1. the act of contributing
2. something contributed, such as money or ideas
3. an article, story, etc, contributed to a newspaper or other publication
4. insurance a portion of the total liability incumbent on each of two or more companies for a risk with respect to which all of them have issued policies
5. archaic.
   a levy, esp towards the cost of a war

Other Words From

• contri·bution·al adjective
• noncon·tri·bution noun
• over·contri·bution noun
• precon·tri·bution noun
• super·contri·bution noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of contribution¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English contribucio(u)n, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin contribūtiōn-, stem of contribūtiō “payment, distribution,” literally, “a bringing together,” equivalent to contribūt(us) “brought together” (past participle of contribuere; contribute ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

The Welsh government said the arts sector made "a vital social, cultural and economic contribution to our society, enriching communities and inspiring future generations".

From BBC

Jumping in on the excitement with his own contribution to social media, Ramaswamy wrote in a post to X, "We will not go gently, @elonmusk."

From Salon

Those formed by evening and night flights have the largest warming contribution.

From BBC

“In these sobering times with looming threats to environmental protections and women’s equality, it is refreshing to see the entertainment industry’s recognition of intimacy coordinators and their important contribution to productions and to performers in intimate scenes,” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in the final decade of his life, Robinson still was making a contribution to college football.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• addition
• donation
• grant
• improvement
• increase
• input