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contingent
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of CONTINGENT
formal
: depending on something else that might or might not happen依情况而定的— usually + on or upon
- Our plans are contingent on the weather.我们的计划要视天气情况而定。
— contingently
adverb 2 contingent /kənˈtɪnʤənt/ noun
plural contingents
2 contingent
/kənˈtɪnʤənt/
noun
plural contingents
Learner's definition of CONTINGENT
[count]
1
: a group of people who go to a place together, do something together, or share some quality, interest, etc.（具有某些共同特点、兴趣等的）一群人，一个团体
- The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly.本地区最大的选民团体由年长者构成。
- A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear.一群记者在法院门前等待被告的出现。
2
: a group of soldiers who come from a particular army and are working together with soldiers from other armies（军队的）分遣队，小分队
- A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces.一队英国士兵被派去协助安全部队。
con·tin·gent kən-ˈtin-jənt 
4
a
: happening by chance or unforeseen causes
b
: subject to chance or unseen effects : unpredictable
contingently adverb
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective The isolation and co-optation of the capitalist classes in Germany meant that liberty as an ideal had no contingent link with capitalism, as had happened in Western Europe. 
Orlando Patterson, New Republic, 8 Nov. 1999 He knows that the throngs cheering for him today will be cheering for someone else tomorrow, that enthusiasm is fickle, that real support for someone like him always has something completely contingent about it. Andrew Sullivan, New Republic, 8 July 1996 Clearly the President was chastened by the sorrow and resentment of the people to whom he spoke, but his words were somehow tentative and contingent, as if they could be withdrawn on a month's notice. Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, July 1992 Every undogmatic historian is aware of the multitude of contingent events that entered into the victory of the Bolshevik revolution. Sidney Hook, Revolution, Reform & Social Justice, 1975 If the Sovereigns would grant him, contingent on his success, such rank, titles, and property that he and his issue could hold up their heads with the Spanish nobility, well and good … Samuel Eliot Morison, The European Discovery of America, 1974 Noun Hollywood, Madison Avenue, the FCC, and a growing contingent in corporate America: It's hard to imagine a more formidable alliance pushing segregated television. Tamar Jacoby, New Republic, 24 Jan. 2000 A Maori contingent, unable to face the intensity of the Turkish fire, sought shelter in a nearby gully. Martin Gilbert, The First World War, 1994 But just because we banned it [DDT] domestically, under pressure from the bird-watching contingent … it doesn't necessarily follow that the rest of the world was about to jump on the bandwagon. T. Coraghessan Boyle, Harper's, April 1993 The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces. See More
Orlando Patterson, New Republic, 8 Nov. 1999 He knows that the throngs cheering for him today will be cheering for someone else tomorrow, that enthusiasm is fickle, that real support for someone like him always has something completely contingent about it. Andrew Sullivan, New Republic, 8 July 1996 Clearly the President was chastened by the sorrow and resentment of the people to whom he spoke, but his words were somehow tentative and contingent, as if they could be withdrawn on a month's notice. Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, July 1992 Every undogmatic historian is aware of the multitude of contingent events that entered into the victory of the Bolshevik revolution. Sidney Hook, Revolution, Reform & Social Justice, 1975 If the Sovereigns would grant him, contingent on his success, such rank, titles, and property that he and his issue could hold up their heads with the Spanish nobility, well and good … Samuel Eliot Morison, The European Discovery of America, 1974 Noun Hollywood, Madison Avenue, the FCC, and a growing contingent in corporate America: It's hard to imagine a more formidable alliance pushing segregated television. Tamar Jacoby, New Republic, 24 Jan. 2000 A Maori contingent, unable to face the intensity of the Turkish fire, sought shelter in a nearby gully. Martin Gilbert, The First World War, 1994 But just because we banned it [DDT] domestically, under pressure from the bird-watching contingent … it doesn't necessarily follow that the rest of the world was about to jump on the bandwagon. T. Coraghessan Boyle, Harper's, April 1993 The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces. See More Recent Examples on the Web Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Joshi explains that accuracy numbers are highly contingent upon the conditions for testing facial recognition technology models against particular benchmark data sets. WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 The Mets’ strongest lineup, which will always include the likes of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, is now partly contingent on their opponent on the mound. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 My body’s meaning has consolidated and is less contingent on the perceptions of others. New York Times, 10 May 2022 The number of cars that can participate in The Stampede is contingent on how much parking Ford and the city of Detroit can arrange. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 The agreement, which is contingent on the bankruptcy court’s approval, says Endo will be required to make payments of $450 million in cash over 10 years to participating states. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The forecast for Thursday is contingent on the front pushing far enough south for humidity to fall and rain chances to diminish. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Sanders' amendment is expected to fail as the bill is contingent on Manchin's support. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 There will be a large contingent of Utes fans traveling to Florida for the big game. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 There were more than 900 or so American runners this year, by far the largest contingent of participants from the U.S. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 Patch O’Furr, founder of the Dogpatch Press, notes that the furries attending Free Fur All are a very small contingent of the community. Elisabeth Garber-paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2022 Even in the United States, there is a small but vocal contingent opposing NATO’s expansion. Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 The Queen's Guard is a contingent of infantry responsible for guarding the monarch's official residences. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 The first was a hardcore contingent of LGBTQ+ fans, a good many of whom were in hysterics before a punchline was even delivered. Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 While negotiators continue to work on legislative text, there is a growing contingent of Republicans who have signaled willingness to supportive the framework. Byallison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 June 2022 See More
Adjective
Other outside analysts warn the results are highly contingent on the health of a rapidly cooling Chinese economy. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Joshi explains that accuracy numbers are highly contingent upon the conditions for testing facial recognition technology models against particular benchmark data sets. WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 The Mets’ strongest lineup, which will always include the likes of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, is now partly contingent on their opponent on the mound. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 My body’s meaning has consolidated and is less contingent on the perceptions of others. New York Times, 10 May 2022 The number of cars that can participate in The Stampede is contingent on how much parking Ford and the city of Detroit can arrange. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 The agreement, which is contingent on the bankruptcy court’s approval, says Endo will be required to make payments of $450 million in cash over 10 years to participating states. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The forecast for Thursday is contingent on the front pushing far enough south for humidity to fall and rain chances to diminish. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Sanders' amendment is expected to fail as the bill is contingent on Manchin's support. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 Noun
This year Fremantle’s got six pics launching from the Lido, three of them in competition, which is a larger contingent than any of the U.S. studios or streamers. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 There will be a large contingent of Utes fans traveling to Florida for the big game. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 There were more than 900 or so American runners this year, by far the largest contingent of participants from the U.S. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 Patch O’Furr, founder of the Dogpatch Press, notes that the furries attending Free Fur All are a very small contingent of the community. Elisabeth Garber-paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2022 Even in the United States, there is a small but vocal contingent opposing NATO’s expansion. Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 The Queen's Guard is a contingent of infantry responsible for guarding the monarch's official residences. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 The first was a hardcore contingent of LGBTQ+ fans, a good many of whom were in hysterics before a punchline was even delivered. Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 While negotiators continue to work on legislative text, there is a growing contingent of Republicans who have signaled willingness to supportive the framework. Byallison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contingent-, contingens "dependent on circumstances, occurring by chance," going back to Latin, present participle of contingere "to be in contact with, arrive at, affect, fall to one's lot, come about, happen," from con- con- + tangere "to touch, border on, arrive at, reach" — more at tangent entry 2
Noun
(sense 1) borrowed from French, "portion that falls to one as a return, part given or received in a common effort, body of troops contributed by an ally," noun derivative of contingent, adjective, "falling to someone as a share, dependent, contingent entry 1"; (sense 2) noun derivative of contingent entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun
1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of contingent was in the 14th century noun
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