contribution

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən//
United States//ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən//

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

noun

1
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
Whether we believe in the power of our daily rituals or hold a powerful world-shifting viewpoint, acknowledging and respecting the perspectives of others is the tool that fuels the depth, value, and meaning of our contribution to and relationships with them.
North Korea had not publicly confirmed its contribution until Monday, when it said: “The operations for liberating the Kursk area to repel the adventurous invasion of the Russian Federation by the Ukrainian authorities were victoriously concluded,” according to state-run news agency KCNA.
2
An amount of money given toward something.
He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.
3
The act of contributing.
4
The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Etymology

From Middle English contribucioun, contribucion, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiōnem, contribūtiō, from Latin contribuēre. By surface analysis, contribute + -ion.

Forms

plural: contributions

contrary · Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.contrast · A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two…contribute · To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

contribution · Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

control · To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the…controlled · Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.controller · One who controls something.

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