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Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
contingent (adjective)1.
likely but not certain to happen - possible
2.
not logically necessary , especially - empirical
3.
a) happening by chance or unforeseen causes
b) subject to chance or unseen - effects unpredictable
c) intended for use in circumstances not completely foreseen
4.
dependent on or by something else - conditioned payment is contingent on fulfillment of certain conditions
5.
not determined by free choice - necessitated accidental
1.
something contingent - (see contingent) contingency
2.
a representative group - delegation detachment a diplomatic contingent
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
contingent (adjective)determined by something else
SYNONYMS:
conditional, contingent (on upon), subject (to), tentativeRELATED WORDS:
liable, open, susceptible; limited, modified, qualified, restricted; debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, iffy, problematic ( problematical), questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, uncertainNEAR ANTONYMS:
absolute, all-out, arrant, categorical ( categoric), complete, consummate, out-and-out, outright, perfect, simple, total, ultimate, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unequivocal, unmitigated, unqualified, utter; basal, basic, fundamental, primary1.
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group
SYNONYMS:
delegacy, delegationRELATED WORDS:
embassy, legation, mission; band, company, crew, detachment, gang, outfit, party, squad, team2.
something that might happen
SYNONYMS:
case, contingence, contingency, contingent, eventuality, possibilityRELATED WORDS:
probability; accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk