contingent | ||
1. | [ noun ] a gathering of persons representative of some larger group | |
Examples: | "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics" |
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Related terms: | gathering | |
2. | [ adjective ] determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established | |
Synonyms: | depending_on dependent_on dependant_on contingent_on | |
Examples: | "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress" |
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Related terms: | conditional | |
3. | [ adjective ] uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances | |
Examples: | "the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot |
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Related terms: | uncertain | |
4. | [ adjective ] possible but not certain to occur | |
Examples: | "they had to plan for contingent expenses" |
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Related terms: | possible | |
5. | [ noun ] (military) a temporary military unit | |
Synonyms: | detail | |
Examples: | "the peace-keeping force includes one British contingent" |
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Related terms: | military_unit military | |
Similar spelling: |
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