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main contribution

[/meɪn kɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: main contributions
principal contribuição
1. The most important or significant contribution made by a person, organization, or entity to a project, field, or cause
Her main contribution to the project was the innovative design.
A sua principal contribuição para o projeto foi o design inovador.
2. The primary or most notable aspect of someone's work or achievement
The main contribution of this research is the discovery of a new treatment.
A principal contribuição desta pesquisa é a descoberta de um novo tratamento.
Synonyms
primary contributionkey contributionmajor contributionprincipal contributionmain achievement
Antonyms
minor contributionsecondary contributioninsignificant contribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
principal contribuição
Most common usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
contribuição principal
Alternative word order also acceptable
Brazil
maior contribuição
Colloquial alternative meaning 'biggest contribution'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a main contribution
the main contribution to
a main contribution towards success
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