la
feminine
/kontɾiβuˈθjon/
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Translation
contribution
Word origin
From Latin contributio, from contribuere ('to bring together'), from con- ('together') plus tribuere ('to grant, allot'). The same root gives English 'contribute' and 'tribute'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contributio
- English cognates
- contribute, tribute
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcontribuciones
Examples
valiosa.
Your contribution to the project was very valuable.
.
We made a contribution to the cause.
.
His contribution to science is enormous.
, .
Every contribution counts, however small it is.
generosa .
We are grateful for your generous contribution.
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