noncontributory
|non-con-trib-u-to-ry|
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/ˌnɒn.kənˈtrɪb.jəˌtɔːr.i/
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/ˌnɒn.kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər.i/
no contribution required
Etymology
'noncontributory' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'contributory,' which comes from the Latin 'contributus,' meaning 'to bring together or add to.'
'contributory' evolved from the Latin 'contributus' through Old French 'contribuer,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'contributory.' The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'noncontributory.'
Initially, 'contributory' meant 'to bring together or add to,' but with the prefix 'non-,' it evolved to mean 'not requiring contributions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not requiring contributions from employees or members, typically referring to a pension or insurance plan.
The company offers a noncontributory pension plan to all its employees.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 11:33