Contingent
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Contingent [kuhn-tin-juhnt]

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

Noun

  • A representative group.
  • Any one of the representative groups composing an assemblage.

Adjective

  • Dependent for existence on something not yet certain.
  • Likely but not certain to happen.
  • Not necessary.
  • Happening by chance.
Example

"Our vacations are contingent on the weather conditions."

"We have a meeting scheduled with each state's contingent."

Synonyms

Noun: Batch, Detachment, Body, Bunch, Deputation, Disciples, Mission, Quota

Adjective: Unforeseen, Accidental, Chance, Dependent, Fluky, Fortuitous, Haphazard, Probable, Casual

Antonyms

Noun: Individual, One

Adjective: Designed, Essential, Planned, Certain, Definite, Real