(adj) tending to bring about; being partly responsible for, Syn. contributory, contributive, contributing, tributary, Example:working conditions are not conducive to productivity; the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city; a contributory factor
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[さんせん, sansen] (n) (1) thrice moving from house to house; (2) (abbr) (See 三遷の教え) the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning