contingent
1. [ noun ] a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
Examples:

"each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics"

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"

Related terms: conditional
3. [ adjective ] uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
Examples:

"the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot

Related terms: uncertain
4. [ adjective ] possible but not certain to occur
Examples:

"they had to plan for contingent expenses"

Related terms: possible
5. [ noun ] (military) a temporary military unit
Synonyms: detail
Examples:

"the peace-keeping force includes one British contingent"

Related terms: military_unit military
Similar spelling:   contingent_on
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