"contingent" meaning in English

See contingent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contingent.wav [UK] Forms: contingent [positive], more contingent [comparative], most contingent [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If the occurrence of something is contingent, it is possible that it might happen. Synonyms: incidental, casual
    Sense id: simple-contingent-en-adj-6q4DZJ4D

Noun

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contingent.wav [UK] Forms: contingent [singular], contingents [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A quota of troops.
    Sense id: simple-contingent-en-noun-BBnxUKNc Categories (other): Military
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