contingent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

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• Hyphenation: con‧tin‧gent

Noun

Singular contingent

Plural contingents

1. (countable) (military) A quota of troops.

Adjective

Positive contingent

Comparative more contingent

Superlative most contingent

1. If the occurrence of something is contingent, it is possible that it might happen.
   • Synonyms: incidental and casual
   • Antonyms: certain and inevitable