contingent

/kən'tindʤənt/

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Word: Contingent

Part of Speech: Adjective and Noun

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Advanced Usage:

In more complex contexts, "contingent" can be used in legal or formal language to describe agreements or conditions that depend on certain events.

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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "contingent" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you may encounter phrases like "contingent upon" which means dependent on something else.

Summary:

"Contingent" is a versatile word used to describe conditions that depend on something else. As an adjective, it indicates uncertainty and dependence, while as a noun, it refers to a group representing something larger.

Academic

Adjective

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

Noun

1. a temporary military unit
   • the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
2. a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
   • each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics

Synonyms

• contingent on
• contingent upon
• dependent on
• dependant on
• dependent upon
• dependant upon
• depending on
• detail