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contingent Definition and Meaning in English (contingent definition)

adjective
Synonyms:delegationdetachment
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Contingent definition: Subject to change or dependent on something else that may or may not happen.

Definitions of Contingent

  1. 1adjective

    Subject to change or dependent on something else that may or may not happen.

  2. 2noun

    A group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.

Example Sentences

“Payment is contingent upon successful completion of the project.”

“A large contingent of protesters gathered outside the embassy.”

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nouncontingency
adverbcontingently

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Contingent definition: Subject to change or dependent on something else that may or may not happen.
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'Contingent' translates to 'contingent' in English. Contingent definition: Subject to change or dependent on something else that may or may not happen.
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