'contingent' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'contingent' with 2 example sentences.
- contingent adjective
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: possible but not certain to occur
: being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
: uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
- contingent noun
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: a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
: a temporary military unit
His success is contingent upon his efforts.
Our departure tomorrow is contingent on fair weather.