Contingent Meaning and Definition


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Contingent meaning

Word: Contingent

How to pronounce: kənˈtɪnʤənt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Subject to chance.

Example sentences: "The contingent nature of the job"

2. Occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.

Example sentences: "Resolution of the conflict was contingent on the signing of a ceasefire agreement"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.

Example sentences: "A contingent of Japanese businessmen attending a conference"


Synonyms:

conditional

cohort

escrow

probational

nominal

unforeseen

incidental

eventuality


Derivations:

contingently

contingency


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Contingent in Other Languages...

Spanish: Contingente

German: Kontingent

French: Contingent

Italian: Contingente

Turkish: Birlik


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