contingent
adjective
1. possible but not certain to occur
- they had to plan for contingent expenses
Similar word(s): possible
2. being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
- arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
Similar word(s): conditional
3. uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
- the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain
Similar word(s): uncertain
Sentences with contingent as an adjective:
- The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he can not control.
- a contingent estate
noun
1. a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
- each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
Definition categories: group, assemblage, gathering
2. a temporary military unit
- the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
Similar word(s): detail