<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.</li><li>a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream or other body of water.</li><li>furnishing subsidiary aid; contributory.</li><li>paying or required to pay tribute.</li><li>paid as tribute.</li><li>subject; subordinate: a tributary nation.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>