contingent suggests possibility of happening but stresses uncertainty and dependence on other future events for existence or occurrence.

CONTINGENT definition: dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on orupon ). See examples of contingent used in a …

CONTINGENT definition: 1. a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force: 2…. Learn more.

If something is contingent on something else, the first thing depends on the second in order to happen or exist.

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a group of soldiers, ships, etc., assembled to help a larger force: His contingent was sent to Saudi Arabia. any one of the groups that make up a larger group: The gay and lesbian contingent of …

There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word contingent, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

When an event or situation is contingent, it means that it depends on some other event or fact. For example, sometimes buying a new house has to be contingent upon someone else buying …

contingent definition: group representing a country or organization. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "contingent …

A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces.