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contingent

Pronunciation: [kənˈtɪn.dʒənt]

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Learn how to use contingent in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “uncertainty”

(adjective) something that depends on other factors or events. If something is contingent, it means it might happen, but only if certain conditions are met.

Example

The picnic is contingent on the weather being nice.

Example

The trip is not contingent on any approvals; it will happen no matter what.

Example

Is the success of the project contingent on getting enough funding?

Context: “group”

(noun) a group of people who share something in common. This could be a team, a part of an organization, or a group that works together on a project.

Example

The contingent of teachers went to the conference together.

Example

There was no contingent of students attending the workshop this year.

Example

How large is the contingent that will represent our school at the event?

How to pronounce contingent

Pronunciation: [kənˈtɪn.dʒənt]

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