contributory

• Описывает то, что играет роль в достижении результата, часто используется в юридическом контексте для обозначения фактора, способствующего несчастному случаю или травме.

Describes something that plays a part in bringing about a result, often used in legal contexts to refer to a factor that contributes to an accident or injury.

1. Partially responsibleC1formal

   Tending to bring about or contribute to a result; being partly responsible for something.

   Способствующий

   • Smoking is a contributory factor in many lung diseases.
   • His lack of sleep was a contributory cause of the accident.
   • Poor diet and stress are contributory elements to heart problems.

   Синонимыcausativeconducivecontributinginstrumental