noun๐ShareAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.""Whether or not we go to the beach is a contingent; it depends on the weather." "eventpossibilityoutcomeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThat which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share."After the fundraiser, each class received its contingent of the profits based on their participation. "partamountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA quota of troops."The army requested a contingent of 100 soldiers for the training exercise. "militarygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐SharePossible or liable, but not certain to occur."Success in the exam is contingent on consistent study. "possibilityconditionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown."The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control."conditionpossibilityoutcomesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareDependent on something that may or may not occur."a contingent estate"possibilityconditionoutcomebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareNot logically necessarily true or false."Whether I go to the park tomorrow is contingent on the weather. "philosophylogicpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareTemporary."contingent labor"possibilityconditiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading