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Meaning of the word contingent in English

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contingent

US /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
UK /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

Adjective

1.

subject to chance.

Example:
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the contingent nature of the job
Synonym:
chanceaccidentalfortuitouspossibleunforeseenunforeseeableunexpectedunpredictedunpredictableunanticipatedunlooked-forrandomhaphazard
Synonym:
predictable
2.

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

Example:
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resolution of the conflict was contingent on the signing of a ceasefire agreement
Synonym:
dependentconditional

Noun

1.

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

Example:
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a contingent of Japanese businessmen attending a conference
Synonym:
grouppartybodybandsetdeputationdelegationmissiondetachmentunitdivisionsquadronsectioncompanycorpscohortbunchgang
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contingency