CONTINGENT definition: dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on orupon ). See examples of contingent used in a sentence.

contingent suggests possibility of happening but stresses uncertainty and dependence on other future events for existence or occurrence.

If something is contingent on something else, the first thing depends on the second in order to happen or exist.

Sep 2, 2025 · Contingent as an adjective means something depends on another thing happening or not happening. For example, "His promotion was contingent on completing the training."

When an event or situation is contingent, it means that it depends on some other event or fact. For example, sometimes buying a new house has to be contingent upon someone else buying your old …

CONTINGENT definition: 1. a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force: 2…. Learn more.

a group of soldiers, ships, etc., assembled to help a larger force: His contingent was sent to Saudi Arabia. any one of the groups that make up a larger group: The gay and lesbian contingent of the …

There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word contingent, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. dependent on something not yet certain; conditional: plans contingent on the weather. 2. liable to happen or not; uncertain; possible: contingent expenses. 3. happening by chance or without known …

Dependent on that which is undetermined or unknown; as, the success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he can not control.