contingent
/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
noun
- 1
An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.
- 2
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
- 3
A quota of troops.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
- 2
(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown.
“The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.”
- 3
Dependent on something that may or may not occur.
“a contingent estate”
- 4
Not logically necessarily true or false.
- 5
Temporary.
“contingent labor”
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