noun a gathering of persons representative of some larger group.
noun a temporary military unit.
— synonyms: detail
adjective possible but not certain to occur.
adjective being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow.
— synonyms: contingent_on(p), contingent_upon(p), dependent_on(p), dependant_on(p), dependent_upon(p), dependant_upon(p), depending_on(p)
adjective uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances.
Examples
“The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.”