Synonyms for contingent
kənˈtɪn dʒənt

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1. contingent(noun)

   a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

   "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics"

   Synonyms:
   detail

   Antonyms:
   certain, unconditional, unconditioned, sure, impossible

2. contingent, detail(adj)

   a temporary military unit

   "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"

   Synonyms:
   detail, particular, item, point

   Antonyms:
   unconditioned, certain, sure, impossible, unconditional

3. contingent(adj)

   possible but not certain to occur

   "they had to plan for contingent expenses"

   Synonyms:
   dependent upon(p), contingent upon(p), dependant upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), depending on(p), contingent on(p)

   Antonyms:
   unconditional, unconditioned, certain, impossible, sure

4. contingent, contingent on(p), contingent upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), dependent upon(p), dependant upon(p), depending on(p)(adj)

   determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

   "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"

   Antonyms:
   certain, unconditioned, sure, unconditional, impossible

5. contingent(adj)

   uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances

   "the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot

   Synonyms:
   dependent upon(p), contingent upon(p), dependant upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), depending on(p), contingent on(p)

   Antonyms:
   sure, unconditioned, impossible, certain, unconditional

English Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. contingent

   Synonyms:
   accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yielding

   Antonyms:
   absolute, arbitrary, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperative, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. contingent(a)

   Synonyms:
   dependent, incidental, resultant, co-emcient, hypothetical, uncertain, conditional

   Antonyms:
   positive, absolute, independent, unmodified, unaffected, uncontrolled, irrespective

2. contingent(n)

   Synonyms:
   contribution, subsidy, supply, succor, reinforcement, auxiliaries, donation, subscription

   Antonyms:
   army, sum, host, campaign, fund, capital

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. contingent(a.)

   Synonyms:
   accidental, fortuitous, incidental, casual, happening by chance

2. contingent(a.)

   Synonyms:
   conditional, uncertain, dependent on circumstances

3. contingent(n.)

   Synonyms:
   quota, proportion, share, proportional part

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1. List of paraphrases for "contingent":

   quota, contingents, contingente, conditional, stand-by, quotas, eventual, potential, possible, prospective, unity, troops, contingentes, casual, troop, occasional, trq, quota-free, unit, units, non-standard, battalion, subordinate

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How to use contingent in a sentence?

1. Rebeccah Heinrichs:

   We should expect some of this money to go toward terrorism … there is no indication the Iranians will change their ways. In fact, the deal states that Iran does not have to – the relief of sanctions is not contingent upon the Iranians changing their ways.

2. Richard Blanco:

   There was no room for mediation. (My husband) was asking them to please stay calm and was asking what was going on. Abruptly, pushing and shoving, and without saying a word a gigantic, enormous contingent of agents, who were all over the place on the sixth-floor office where he works part of the day, took him away. they pushed me as well and they pointed their guns at me.

3. Qari Yousuf Ahmadi:

   It is true that this contingent exists and operates mysteriously in some parts of Helmand, we have very strong intelligence and find those who want to infiltrate our ranks.

4. Eric Young:

   Our employee code of conduct policy requires all employees to cooperate during all official investigations, but that's contingent on whether( the FBI and the Justice Department inspector general) provide use immunity, if( the employees) did something, whatever it is, even if it's illegal, that use immunity protects them, provided that they don't knowingly or don't willfully provide false statements.

5. Sue Trinh:

   It's not a done deal, but we are still of the view that a September lift-off is in the cards, contingent on the view that the data out of the U.S. continues to be firm.

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