contingent
kuhn tin juhnt
- n a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics - n a temporary military unit
the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent - s possible but not certain to occur
they had to plan for contingent expenses - s determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
arms sales contingent on the approval of congress - s uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot
- My going to Malaysia is contingent on getting the visa on time.