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 …

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

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

1 day ago · contingent (plural contingents) An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future. synonyms Synonyms: …

As an adjective, "contingent" refers to something that is dependent on certain conditions or circumstances. For example, a contingent event is one that may or may not happen, …

1. dependent on something not yet certain; conditional: plans contingent on the weather. 2. liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible: contingent expenses. 3. happening by chance or without …

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 …

Definition of contingent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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 …