contingent

English

/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

noun
Definitions
  • An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.
  • That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
  • (military) A quota of troops.

Etymology

Derived from Old French contingent derived from Latin contingens.

Origin

Latin

contingens

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