contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

conditional; possible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

unforeseen

STRONG

accidental chance dependent incidental probable

WEAK

casual controlled by fluky fortuitous haphazard likely odd probably random subject to unanticipated uncertain unexpected unforeseeable unpredictable

Antonyms

STRONG

designed essential planned

WEAK

certain definite real sure truthful unconditional

NOUN

group of followers

Synonyms

STRONGEST

batch detachment

STRONG

body bunch deputation disciples mission quota sect section set

Antonyms

STRONG

individual one

Example Sentences

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The agreement also includes up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

A contingent of lawyers felt Karp should leave the firm altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The ECB contingent outlined what they are looking for in future England and England Lions players.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

With Centessa, Lilly is paying $6.3 billion upfront and a contingent value right worth up to $1.5 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The second presentation—even larger in its scope and ambition—was presented by the American contingent.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee