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distributary.

That distributes.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/di-ˈstri-byə-ˌter-ē/General-American
  1. That distributes.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English distribute Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English distributary From distribute + -ary.

noun/di-ˈstri-byə-ˌter-ē/General-American
  1. A stream of water (either natural or artificial) that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English distribute Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English distributary From distribute + -ary.

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