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contingent

/k/@/n't/I/n/dZ//@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Possible, or liable, but not certain, to occur; incidental; casual.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

    noun.group

    Examples
    Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a temporary military unit

    noun.group

    Examples
    The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent.
    Synonyms detail

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future; a contingency.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. possible but not certain to occur

    adj.all

    Examples
    They had to plan for contingent expenses.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

    adj.all

    Examples
    Arms sales contingent on the approval of congress.
    Synonyms contingent on contingent upon dependant on dependant upon dependent on dependent upon depending on

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances

    adj.all

    Examples
    The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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