Contingent - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈtɪndʒənt|  American pronunciation of the word contingent
Brit.  |kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word contingent

noun

- a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
- a temporary military unit (syn: detail)
the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent

adjective

- possible but not certain to occur
they had to plan for contingent expenses
- being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
- uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain

Extra examples

The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly.

A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear.

A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces.

The time of his arrival is contingent on the weather.

Further investment is contingent upon the company's profit performance.

Has the Scottish contingent arrived yet?

A large contingent of troops was dispatched.

Payment is contingent upon winning the case.

A Maori contingent, unable to face the intensity of the Turkish fire, sought shelter in a nearby gully.

Word forms

noun
singular: contingent
plural: contingents
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