Contingent

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪndʒənt/

Contingent (adjective)

  1. Happening only if something else happens first.
  2. Possible to happen but not certain.

Examples

  • The success of the project is contingent on funding.
  • Her promotion is contingent on her performance.

Common collocations: contingent upon approval, contingent on results, contingent plan, contingent agreement, large contingent

Contingent (noun)

  1. A group of people representing a larger group.

Examples

  • A contingent of students visited the museum.
  • The contingent of delegates arrived early.

Synonyms of Contingent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contingent

  • — When discussing outcomes that are guaranteed.
  • — When referring to things not reliant on others.