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Contingent

/kəˈntɪndʒənt/
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(noun) An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.

Our departure tomorrow is contingent on fair weather.
His success is contingent upon his efforts.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Our departure tomorrow is ____ on fair weather.

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