CONTINGENT
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1T1I1N1G2E1N1T1 = 13
Definition
- 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
- “each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics”
- “the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent”
- “they had to plan for contingent expenses”