Contingent Meaning in English

word

US

kənˈtɪndʒənt

kuhn-TIN-juhnt

UK

kəntˈɪndʒənt

kuhnt-IN-juhnt

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 - condicionado
• Portuguese (PT): contingente - condicionado
• Chinese (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 - দল
• Russian: зависимый - делегация
• Japanese: 条件付きの - 派遣団
• Vietnamese: phụ thuộc - đoàn
• Korean: 좌우되는 - 대표단
• Turkish: bağlı - grup
• Urdu: منحصر - وفد
• Indonesian: phụ thuộc - đoàn

Example Sentences

The trip is contingent on the weather.

basic

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