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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).

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