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contingent
CEFRC1
/kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Dependent on something else happening first.
- 02
noun
A group of people representing an organization or country.
Examples
His success is contingent upon his efforts.
Our departure tomorrow is contingent on fair weather.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 4
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsA quota of troops.
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
noun
Extra meaningAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
More examples
In contextThe success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.
a contingent estate
contingent labor
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English, from Old French contingent (whence con- and -ent), from Medieval Latin contingens (“possible, contingent”), present participle of contingere (“to touch, meet, attain to, happen”), from com- (“together”) + tangere (“to touch”).