contingent — depending on certain conditions; not certain to happen
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: depending on certain conditions; not certain to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
Example Sentences
- My vacation plans are contingent on whether my boss approves my leave.
- The Korean contingent at the Olympics won more medals than expected.
- His happiness seems contingent on the number of likes he gets on social media.
contingent
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈtɪndʒənt/]
depending on certain conditions; not certain to happen
A contingent celebration awaits decision based on uncertain weather conditions
The contingent path sent forth with intent, one dent away from becoming rent—all outcomes depend on conditions we relent
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'contingent-' meaning 'touching, happening,' derived from 'contingere' (to touch, befall), combined with the prefix 'con-' (together) and the root 'tangere' (to touch).
Breakdown
con- (together) + tangere (touch) + -ent (adjective suffix) = contingent (touching together; dependent on circumstances)
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📝Examples
“My vacation plans are contingent on whether my boss approves my leave.”
“The Korean contingent at the Olympics won more medals than expected.”
“His happiness seems contingent on the number of likes he gets on social media.”
“The company sent a contingent of engineers to fix the problem overseas.”
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