contingency
nounfeminineformal/kõtĩˈʒẽsjɐ/medium
con·tin·gên·ci·a
Definition
A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
We developed a contingency plan in case of bad weather.
The budget includes a sum for unforeseen contingencies.
Common collocations
contingency plancontingency fundfor any contingency
Etymology
Do latim 'contingentia', de 'contingere' (acontecer, tocar).