contributing

UK: kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ | US: kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ

Definition

  1. v. (present participle of contribute)

    1. To give (money, time, knowledge, etc.) to help achieve or provide something.
    1. To play a part in bringing about a result or outcome.
    1. To submit (an article, idea, etc.) for publication or discussion.
Structure
con <together>tribute <give>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word contributing stems from Latin contribuere, combining con- (together) and tribuere (to give, assign). Tribuere originally referred to distributing resources among tribes (tribus in Latin). Over time, it evolved to mean "giving" in a broader sense. The suffix -ing marks the present participle form in English, indicating ongoing action. The logic reflects collective giving (con-) leading to shared outcomes.

Examples

  1. She is contributing her expertise to the project.

  2. Many factors are contributing to climate change.

  3. He enjoys contributing articles to scientific journals.

  4. Volunteers are contributing their time to help the community.

  5. Your feedback is contributing to the improvement of this product.