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Contingent
kənˈtɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt
Contingent definitions
adjective
contingent
- subject to chance
"the contingent nature of the job"
chance accidental fortuitous possible unforeseen unforeseeable unexpected unpredicted unpredictable unanticipated unlooked-for- (of losses, liabilities, etc.) that can be anticipated to arise if a particular event occurs
- true by virtue of the way things in fact are and not by logical necessity
"that men are living creatures is a contingent fact"
- occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on
"his fees were contingent on the success of his search"
noun
contingent
contingents
- a group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group
"a contingent of Japanese businessmen attending a conference"
- a body of troops or police sent to join a larger force
"six warships were stationed off the coast with a contingent of 2,000 marines"