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contingent

[kənˈtɪndʒənt]

contingent Definition

  • 1subject to chance or unforeseen circumstances; unpredictable
  • 2a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group

Using contingent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contingent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Our trip is contingent on the weather.

  • Example

    The success of the project is contingent on funding.

  • Example

    The company hired a contingent of temporary workers.

  • Example

    The team's victory was contingent upon their star player's performance.

contingent Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with contingent

  • a potential liability that may occur depending on the outcome of an uncertain future event

    Example

    The company has a contingent liability for the lawsuit filed against them.

  • a group of workers who are not permanent employees but are hired on a temporary or contractual basis

    Example

    The company relies on a contingent workforce during peak seasons.

  • a fee charged for a lawyer's services only if the lawsuit is successful

    Example

    The lawyer agreed to represent the client on a contingent fee basis.

Origins of contingent

from Latin 'contingere', meaning 'to touch or happen'

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Summary: contingent in Brief

The term 'contingent' [kənˈtɪndʒənt] refers to something that is subject to chance or unforeseen circumstances, such as 'Our trip is contingent on the weather.' It can also refer to a group of people united by some common feature, exemplified by 'The company hired a contingent of temporary workers.' Other phrases include 'contingent liability,' 'contingent workforce,' and 'contingent fee.'

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