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con·tin·gent
contingent
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- pronunciation:
- kn
tIn
jnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
depending on some factor, circumstance, or event; conditional (often fol. by "on" or "upon").
My purchase of this house is contingent on selling my old house.Her getting an early release from prison is contingent upon her continued good behavior.- synonyms:
- conditional, dependent, subject
- similar words:
- hypothetical, incidental, provisional, provisory, relative
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definition 2: |
likely to happen, but not certain.
- synonyms:
- likely, possible, probable
- similar words:
- borderline, uncertain
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definition 3: |
occurring by chance or accident.
- synonyms:
- accidental, chance, fortuitous
- similar words:
- arbitrary, fluky, random
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related words: |
possible, qualified, tentative |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a representative group, sometimes of soldiers or the like, making up part of a larger assemblage.
This group makes up our state's contingent at the national conference.- similar words:
- body, company, crew, detachment, faction, group, party, team
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related words: |
minority |
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derivation: |
contingently (adv.) |
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