All contingent synonyms
conΒ·tinΒ·gent
C c adj contingent
- unforeseen β to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow.
- dependent β To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
- chance β If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
- incidental β happening or likely to happen in an unplanned or subordinate conjunction with something else.
- probable β likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
- accidental β An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
- casual β If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- fluky β obtained by chance rather than skill.
- fortuitous β happening or produced by chance; accidental: a fortuitous encounter.
- haphazard β characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
- likely β probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- odd β differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- probably β in all likelihood; very likely: He will probably attend.
- random β proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.
- uncertain β not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unexpected β not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
- unforeseeable β to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow.
- unpredictable β not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
- unanticipated β to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee: to anticipate pleasure.
noun contingent
- detachment β Detachment is the feeling that you have of not being personally involved in something or of having no emotional interest in it.
- batch β A batch of things or people is a group of things or people of the same kind, especially a group that is dealt with at the same time or is sent to a particular place at the same time.
- body β Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- set β to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- section β a part that is cut off or separated.
- mission β a city in S Texas.
- quota β the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc.
- sect β a body of persons adhering to a particular religious faith; a religious denomination.
- deputation β A deputation is a small group of people who have been asked to speak to someone on behalf of a larger group of people, especially in order to make a complaint.
- bunch β A bunch of people is a group of people who share one or more characteristics or who are doing something together.
- disciples β Religion. one of the 12 personal followers of Christ. one of the 70 followers sent forth by Christ. Luke 10:1. any other professed follower of Christ in His lifetime.
- commission β If you commission something or commission someone to do something, you formally arrange for someone to do a piece of work for you.
- legation β a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
- committee β A committee is a group of people who meet to make decisions or plans for a larger group or organization that they represent.
- party β a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
- group β any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- delegation β A delegation is a group of people who have been sent somewhere to have talks with other people on behalf of a larger group of people.
adjective contingent
- depending β to rely; place trust (usually followed by on or upon): You may depend on the accuracy of the report.
- liable β legally responsible: You are liable for the damage caused by your action.
- reliant β having or showing dependence: reliant on money from home.
- conditional β If a situation or agreement is conditional on something, it will only happen or continue if this thing happens.
- subject β that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.: a subject of conversation.
- provisional β providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary: a provisional government.