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(satellite adjective) uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances; "the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot |
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(satellite adjective) determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress" |
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Synonyms: contingent on, dependant on, dependent on, depending on |
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(satellite adjective) possible but not certain to occur; "they had to plan for contingent expenses" |
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(noun) a gathering of persons representative of some larger group; "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics" |
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Related Words: assemblage, gathering |
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(noun) a temporary military unit; "the peace-keeping force includes one British contingent" |
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Synonyms: detail |
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Related Words: force, military force, military unit |
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