Contingent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Contingent is a noun meaning An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
Meaning
An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
More Meanings
- That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
- (military) A quota of troops.
- Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
- (with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown, that may or may not occur.
- Not logically necessarily true or false.
- Temporary.
Example Sentences
contingent labor
contingent worker
a contingent estate
The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.
Word Forms
- contingents
Synonyms for contingent
Depending on context, synonyms include contingency, chance, eventuality, possibility, potentiality, proportion.
Antonyms for contingent
Common opposites include noncontingent, certain, inevitable, necessary, impossible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include possible, conditional, detail, uncertain, contingency, prospective.
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