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contingent

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/kõ.tĩ.ˈʒẽ.tɨ/con·tin·gen·te

Definition

Dependent on uncertain circumstances; accidental, eventual. // A group of people, especially soldiers, sent on a mission.

“The project's success is contingent on the approval of funding.”

“A UN peacekeeping contingent was sent to the region.”

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