Definition of contingent

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  • contingent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • contingent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of contingent

  • being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow (adjective)

    Examples

    1. arms sales contingent on the approval of congress

    Synonyms

    1. contingent on
    2. contingent upon
    3. dependant on
    4. dependant upon
    5. dependent on
    6. dependent upon
    7. depending on
  • a temporary military unit (noun)

    Examples

    1. the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent

    Synonyms

    1. detail
  • a gathering of persons representative of some larger group (noun)

    Examples

    1. each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
  • possible but not certain to occur (adjective)

    Examples

    1. they had to plan for contingent expenses
  • uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain

See definition of contingent in Merriam Webster