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contingent noun
Meaning : A gathering of persons representative of some larger group.
Example :
Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics.
Meaning : A temporary military unit.
Example :
The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent.
Synonyms : detail
contingent adjective
Meaning : Possible but not certain to occur.
Example :
They had to plan for contingent expenses.
Meaning : Being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow.
Example :
Arms sales contingent on the approval of congress.
Synonyms : contingent on, contingent upon, dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on
Meaning : Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances.
Example :
The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain.
