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contribution.

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/General-American
  1. Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

    countable · uncountable
  2. An amount of money given toward something.

    countable · uncountable
    He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.
  3. The act of contributing.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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