contingent
dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on or upon): Our plans are contingent on the weather.
liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible: They had to plan for contingent expenses.
happening by chance or without known cause; fortuitous; accidental: contingent occurrences.
Logic. (of a proposition) neither logically necessary nor logically impossible, so that its truth or falsity can be established only by sensory observation.
a quota of troops furnished.
any one of the representative groups composing an assemblage: the New York contingent at a national convention.
the proportion that falls to one as a share to be contributed or furnished.
something contingent; contingency.
Origin of contingent
1Other words from contingent
- con·tin·gent·ly, adverb
- non·con·tin·gent, adjective
- non·con·tin·gent·ly, adverb
- un·con·tin·gent, adjective
- un·con·tin·gent·ly, adverb
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How to use contingent in a sentence
The problem is that ethical truths are necessarily true, and you can’t account for necessary truths without in some way going beyond the contingent states of the physical world.
The Universe Knows Right from Wrong - Issue 89: The Dark Side | Philip Goff | September 9, 2020 | NautilusIt’s home to many of the most rabid fan bases in the country, an especially vocal contingent of college football tribalism unafraid to announce, with frequency, that the sport means more here.
Football Is Coming To Three Of The Power Five Conferences. COVID-19 Is Already There. | Josh Planos | September 8, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightThe largest contingent hailed from the SEC, with 10 of the 14 member schools choosing not to reveal the number of positive results.
Football Is Coming To Three Of The Power Five Conferences. COVID-19 Is Already There. | Josh Planos | September 8, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightThis was to some degree contingent upon retailer safety precautions.
A Corona Xmas: Why physical stores will power online shopping this holiday season | Greg Sterling | September 4, 2020 | Search Engine LandThe main Crusader contingent, however, was able to take advantage of transport ships that sailed directly from Europe to Palestine.
History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders | Dattatreya Mandal | March 23, 2020 | Realm of History
Former Texas governor Ann Richards was a big fan of the Texas Rangers, a contingent of which was her protective detail.
Counter-protestors marched to confront the pro-police contingent, separated by barricades and uniformed officers.
“The union did not organize any official contingent to participate in the protests,” Kim said.
The High-Priced Union Rep Charged With Attacking a Cop | Jacob Siegel | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2010 Cuba provided the largest contingent of medical staff during the aftermath of the huge earthquake that shook Haiti.
A notably large Irish contingent took part in the infamous draft riots because they did not want to compete for jobs with blacks.
This Week's Riots Are Part of America's Long History of Racial Rage | Sharon Adarlo | November 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA small contingent of the members hurried off to applaud the successful comic opera of the hour.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsI met him striding toward the building that seemed to be a clearing house for the official contingent.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairA claim barred by the statute of limitations is not provable, nor is a contingent liability.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThey encountered a score of ruffians who had cut themselves adrift from the Gwalior contingent.
The Red Year | Louis TracyBlazer contingent has moved up closer; they pretend to recognise me as "Cousin Bill."
British Dictionary definitions for contingent
/ (kənˈtɪndʒənt) /
(when postpositive, often foll by on or upon) dependent on events, conditions, etc, not yet known; conditional
logic (of a proposition) true under certain conditions, false under others; not necessary
(in systemic grammar) denoting contingency (sense 4)
metaphysics (of some being) existing only as a matter of fact; not necessarily existing
happening by chance or without known cause; accidental
that may or may not happen; uncertain
a part of a military force, parade, etc
a representative group distinguished by common origin, interests, etc, that is part of a larger group or gathering
a possible or chance occurrence
Origin of contingent
1Derived forms of contingent
- contingently, adverb
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