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The correct spelling is contingent.
How to pronounce contingent
noun
IPA: /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
Say it like: Con-tin-jen-t
The correct spelling is contingent. An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future. For example: "The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control."
Usage Examples
“The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.”
“a contingent estate”
“contingent labor”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.
- 2.That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
- 3.A quota of troops.
adjective
- 1.Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
- 2.(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown.
- 3.Dependent on something that may or may not occur.
- 4.Not logically necessarily true or false.
- 5.Temporary.
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