CONTINGENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONTINGENT?

Need another word that means the same as “contingent”? Find 34 synonyms and 30 related words for “contingent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Contingent” are: contingent on, contingent upon, dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, chance, accidental, fortuitous, possible, unforeseen, unforeseeable, unexpected, unpredicted, unpredictable, unanticipated, unlooked-for, dependent, conditional, detail, group, party, body, band, set, unit, squad, troop, outfit, task force, crew, patrol, section, formation

Contingent as a Noun

Definitions of "Contingent" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “contingent” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A gathering of persons representative of some larger group.
• A temporary military unit.
• A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group.
• A body of troops or police sent to join a larger force.

Synonyms of "Contingent" as a noun (15 Words)

band	A plain ring for the finger, especially a gold wedding ring. Your home was placed in one of eight valuation bands.
body	The body excluding the head and neck and limbs. Put your name address and daytime phone number in the email s body.
crew	A group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc. A graffiti crew called the Syndicate.
detail	A less significant item or fact. The governor s security detail.
formation	An arrangement of people or things acting as a unit. A defensive formation.
group	Two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule. A group of boys approached.
outfit	A set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose. Her wedding outfit.
party	A group of people gathered together for pleasure. An old party has been coming in to clean.
patrol	An expedition to keep watch over an area, especially by guards or police walking or driving around at regular intervals. A police patrol stopped the man and searched him.
section	A segment of a citrus fruit. The New York Times business section.
set	A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way. His instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set.
squad	A small squad of policemen trained to deal with a particular kind of crime. The 39 year old actress and her squad snapped some pics together after the show.
task force	Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted.
troop	A cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company. A troop of children.
unit	The smallest measure of investment in a unit trust. The gearbox and transmission unit.

Usage Examples of "Contingent" as a noun

• The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent.
• A contingent of Japanese businessmen attending a conference.
• Six warships were stationed off the coast with a contingent of 2,000 marines.
• Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics.

Contingent as an Adjective

Definitions of "Contingent" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “contingent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
• Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances- George Eliot.
• Possible but not certain to occur.
• Determined by conditions or circumstances that follow.
• Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances.
• Being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow.
• Subject to chance.
• True by virtue of the way things in fact are and not by logical necessity.
• (of losses, liabilities, etc.) that can be anticipated to arise if a particular event occurs.

Synonyms of "Contingent" as an adjective (19 Words)

accidental	Happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly. An accidental shooting.
chance	Occurring or appearing or singled out by chance. A chance meeting.
conditional	Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met. Lent conditional support.
contingent on	Possible but not certain to occur.
contingent upon	Determined by conditions or circumstances that follow.
dependant on	Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
dependant upon	Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
dependent	(of a clause, phrase, or word) subordinate to another clause, phrase, or word. People dependent on drugs.
dependent on	Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
dependent upon	Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.
fortuitous	Happening by chance rather than intention. The ball went into the goal by a fortuitous ricochet.
possible	Capable of happening or existing. Possible uses of nuclear power.
unanticipated	Not anticipated. Unanticipated and disconcerting lines of development.
unexpected	Not expected or regarded as likely to happen. He seemed to have a knack for saying the unexpected.
unforeseeable	Not able to be anticipated or predicted. Unforeseeable consequences.
unforeseen	Not anticipated- H.W.Glidden. Unforeseen circumstances.
unlooked-for	Not anticipated- H.W.Glidden.
unpredictable	Not able to be predicted; changeable. An unpredictable or indeterminable future.
unpredicted	Without warning or announcement- M.A.D.Howe. The unpredicted change of weather.

Usage Examples of "Contingent" as an adjective

• His fees were contingent on the success of his search.
• That men are living creatures is a contingent fact.
• The contingent nature of the job.
• Arms sales contingent on the approval of congress.
• The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain.
• They had to plan for contingent expenses.

Associations of "Contingent" (30 Words)

ambassador	A representative or promoter of a specified activity. The French ambassador to Portugal.
ampersand	The sign & (standing for and, as in Smith & Co., or the Latin et, as in &c.).
caret	A mark (‸, ⁁) placed below the line to indicate a proposed insertion in a text.
delegate	A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference. Edward was delegated to meet new arrivals.
delegation	Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions. A delegation of teachers.
denotation	The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. Beyond their immediate denotation the words have a connotative power.
deputation	Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions. He had been a member of a deputation to Napoleon III.
deputy	A parliamentary representative in certain countries. His deputy has been largely running the business for the past year.
emblem	A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family. Our child would be a dazzling emblem of our love.
embody	Form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes. A national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill.
envoy	A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. The UN special envoy to Yugoslavia.
exemplary	Characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule. Exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority.
leader	The person or team that is winning a sporting competition at a particular time. Nora was up among the leaders.
logo	A symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc. The Olympic logo was emblazoned across the tracksuits.
mascot	A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck, especially one linked to a particular organization or event. The team s dolphin mascot.
plenipotentiary	A person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country. A minister plenipotentiary.
proxy	A figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation. The use of a US wealth measure as a proxy for the true worldwide measure.
represent	Be a delegate or spokesperson for represent somebody s interest or be a proxy or substitute for as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute. This figure represents eleven per cent of the company s total sales.
representative	Of a government or political system based on elected or chosen representatives. A representative modern play.
sign	Communicate in sign language. She signed her name in the book.
signify	(among black Americans) exchange boasts or insults as a game or ritual. What does his strange behavior signify.
spokesman	A male spokesperson. A spokesman for Greenpeace.
spokesperson	A spokesman or spokeswoman (used as a neutral alternative. The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government.
substitution	The action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing. He sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help.
symbol	Symbolize. The chemical symbol for helium is He.
symbolic	Using symbolism. Symbolic thinking.
symbolize	Be a symbol of. What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize.
troop	Move or march as if in a crowd. Caroline trooped wearily home from work.
typify	Be characteristic or a representative example of. The sun typified the Greeks, and the moon the Persians.
zodiac	A representation of the signs of the zodiac or of a similar astrological system.