Definition of DISTRIBUTARY

distributary

Meanings

Plural: distributaries

Noun

  • a branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin it
  • A stream of water (either natural or artificial) that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel.

Adj

  • That distributes.

Origin / Etymology

From distribute + -ary.

Antonyms

tributary

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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