Contributorily

/kənˌtrɪbjʊˈtɔːrɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to contributorship or sharing responsibility; in the way that contributors work together.

Etymology

From contributory + -ily (in the manner of), from Latin contribuere. The adverb describes how something happens according to the model of contribution.

Kelly Says

This ultra-rare word would describe how credit is split among authors—speaking 'contributorily' means you're acknowledging multiple people shaped the outcome.

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