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noncontributory

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Describing a pension plan in which the members do not provide their own direct contributions (that is, the employer makes all monetary contributions; the employees make no monetary contributions, whereas their service toward the company's ability to operate is their indirect contribution, for which the pension is remuneration).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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adj

Meaning 2

Not being a contributing factor (to a decision, analysis, or situation), such as not contributing to a medical diagnosis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Although medical history is always relevant to diagnosis, it is sometimes noncontributory, shedding no light on possible causes of symptoms.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From non- + contributory.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: neamhchionmhar — describing a pension plan in which the members do not provide their own direct contributions
  • Spanish: no contributivo — describing a pension plan in which the members do not provide their own direct contributions