contingent
definition: uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
example: the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain- George Eliot
speech part: adjective
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definition: determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
example: arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
speech part: adjective
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contingent on
contingent upon
dependent on
dependant on
dependent upon
dependant upon
depending on
definition: possible but not certain to occur
example: they had to plan for contingent expenses
speech part: adjective
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definition: a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
example: each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
speech part: noun
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definition: a temporary military unit
example: the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
speech part: noun
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