Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
noun a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group
A1 I am part of the contingent that will be attending the conference.
A2 The contingent of students arrived at the museum for their field trip.
B1 The success of the project is contingent upon securing enough funding.
B2 The contingent of police officers was called in to handle the large protest.
C1 The company's future growth is contingent on expanding into new markets.
C2 The peace agreement was contingent on both sides agreeing to cease hostilities.
adjective dependent on certain conditions or occurrences that may or may not happen
A1 The success of the event is contingent on good weather.
A2 The outcome of the negotiations is contingent upon several factors.
B1 His promotion is contingent on passing the exam.
B2 The team's victory is contingent upon their star player's performance.
C1 The success of the project is contingent on securing additional funding.
C2 The company's expansion plans are contingent on market conditions.
formal The success of the project is contingent upon securing funding from the investors.
informal Whether we go on the trip is contingent on the weather forecast.
slang Our plans for the weekend are contingent on whether Jake can get his parents' car.
figurative The happiness of the team is contingent on the leader's positive attitude.
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