Meaning & Definition of Contingent in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Subject to chance or the occurrence of something else.

  Example Sentence: The success of the project is contingent upon receiving funding.

• Definition: A group of people representing a larger organization.

  Example Sentence: The conference included a contingent of international delegates.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'contingens', meaning 'touching, clinging to'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• contingent upon: Dependent on something else happening.
• contingent workforce: A labor force composed of contingent workers.

Translations

• Spanish: contingente

• French: contingent

• German: kontingent

• Russian: контингент

Related Words

• conditional: Subject to conditions.

• provisional: Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.

Slang Meanings of contingent

• Meaning: A group of friends considered less permanent.

  Example Sentence: That party will be a blast; I'm bringing my contingent.