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contingent
[ kuhn-tin-juhnt ]
adjective
- dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on or upon ):
Our plans are contingent on the weather.
- liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible:
They had to plan for contingent expenses.
- happening by chance or without known cause; fortuitous; accidental:
contingent occurrences.
- Logic. (of a proposition) neither logically necessary nor logically impossible, so that its truth or falsity can be established only by sensory observation.
noun
- a quota of troops furnished.
- any one of the representative groups composing an assemblage:
the New York contingent at a national convention.
- the proportion that falls to one as a share to be contributed or furnished.
- something contingent; contingency.
contingent
/ əˈɪԻəԳ /
adjective
- whenpostpositive, often foll by on or upon dependent on events, conditions, etc, not yet known; conditional
- logic (of a proposition) true under certain conditions, false under others; not necessary
- (in systemic grammar) denoting contingency (sense 4)
- metaphysics (of some being) existing only as a matter of fact; not necessarily existing
- happening by chance or without known cause; accidental
- that may or may not happen; uncertain
noun
- a part of a military force, parade, etc
- a representative group distinguished by common origin, interests, etc, that is part of a larger group or gathering
- a possible or chance occurrence
Derived Forms
- DzˈپԲԳٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz·پgԳ· adverb
- ԴDzcDz·پgԳ adjective
- nonDz·پgԳ· adverb
- ܲcDz·پgԳ adjective
- unDz·پgԳ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contingent1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contingent1
Example Sentences
She said the new proposal to keep nursing at the university was contingent on further discussions with the Welsh government and NHS bodies but she was "hopeful".
The 41-year-old Australian, who will not be part of the LIV contingent in Augusta, made a four-under final round of 68 to finish at six under.
On March 31, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said any adjustment to U.S. policy on Syria would be contingent on the government’s actions, including guaranteeing the rights of minorities.
Kim, 28, is among a contingent of young men who have become the new faces of South Korea's right-wing.
The outlet also reported the funds are contingent on the company completing its restructuring to a for-profit entity.
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