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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 yvlog Forms
- Dz·پgԳ· adverb
- ԴDzcDz·پgԳ adjective
- nonDz·پgԳ· adverb
- ܲcDz·پgԳ adjective
- unDz·پgԳ· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of contingent1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of contingent1
Example Sentences
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.
"Any future review of regulation is contingent on available resources," they added.
Quan predicted the city would spend a lot of time and money defending Harris-Dawson’s measure in court — even as the tiny contingent of foul-mouthed commenters finds new and more creative ways to torment the council.
Such comments have raised speculation that continued U.S. support could be contingent on meeting Trump’s demands.
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