contributions

noun

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

The act of contributing.

An amount of money given toward something.

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

Roots

tribuotribut- · Latin · grant, allot

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Where does contributions come from?

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