Definitions
- Describing something that relates to or involves making a contribution. - Referring to the act of contributing or giving something to a cause or effort. - Talking about the impact or effect of a contribution on a particular outcome or result.
- Describing something that is responsible for or contributes to a particular outcome or result. - Referring to a person or thing that plays a role in causing or producing a particular effect. - Talking about the involvement or participation of a person or entity in a particular activity or event.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the concept of contributing or playing a role in something.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or nouns.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the impact or effect of a contribution on a particular outcome or result.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contributional is less common and more formal than contributory.
- 2Focus: Contributional emphasizes the act of contributing or giving, while contributory focuses on the role or responsibility of the contributor.
- 3Function: Contributional is often used to describe the nature or quality of a contribution, while contributory is used to describe the cause-and-effect relationship between the contribution and the outcome.
- 4Connotation: Contributional has a positive connotation, while contributory can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Contributional and contributory are synonyms that relate to the concept of contributing or playing a role in something. However, contributional is less common and more formal than contributory. Contributional emphasizes the act of contributing or giving, while contributory focuses on the role or responsibility of the contributor. Additionally, contributional is often used to describe the nature or quality of a contribution, while contributory is used to describe the cause-and-effect relationship between the contribution and the outcome.
