contributory

/kəntɹˈɪbjuːtəɹˌi/

/kənˈtɹɪbjəˌtɔɹi/

contributory

playing a part in causing something

synonyms : conducive

Examples

1. But not being dressed for immersion was clearly a contributory factor, and the swift change in conditions.

2. and I put the MBA down is a big big contributory factor for that.

3. There were multiple contributory causes, but the anti-war demonstrations and public concerns, concerns about the public were probably primary.

4. Regional leader Georg Pazderski says crime is a contributory factor.