contingent
word
Definition
Used to describe something that depends on other factors to happen; also, a group of people united by a common feature or purpose.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective, often used in formal or academic English—'contingent on/upon' means 'dependent on.' As a noun, 'a contingent' refers to a group, often in international, military, or event contexts. Don't confuse with 'contingency,' which focuses on possible events or emergencies.
Spanish: condicional - grupo (de personas)Portuguese (BR): contingente - condicionadoPortuguese (PT): contingente - condicionadoChinese (Simplified): 取決於 - 代表團 (小組)Chinese (Traditional): 取決於 - 代表團 (小組)Hindi: निर्भर - टुकड़ी (समूह)Arabic: مشروط - فرقة (مجموعة)Bengali: নির্ভরশীল - দলRussian: зависимый - делегацияJapanese: 条件付きの - 派遣団Vietnamese: phụ thuộc - đoànKorean: 좌우되는 - 대표단Turkish: bağlı - grupUrdu: منحصر - وفدIndonesian: phụ thuộc - đoàn
Example Sentences
Our school sent a contingent to the science fair.
basic
Payment is contingent upon approval.
basic
Her job offer is contingent on passing the background check.
natural
A large contingent of fans traveled to see the match.
natural
Success is always contingent on hard work and a bit of luck.
natural
The trip is contingent on the weather.
basic