contingent
Translation
contingent, dependent, delegation
Examples
Our plans are contingent on the weather.
Our plans are contingent on the weather.
The French contingent arrived for the summit.
The French contingent arrived for the summit.
Grammar Patterns
contingent ((on/upon sth.)) dependent on sth. Our success is contingent upon your support.
a contingent ((of sb.)) a group of people A contingent of doctors was sent to the disaster area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dependent, conditional; Antonyms: certain, absolute
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with) + 'tangere' (to touch). It signifies something that 'touches' or depends on something else.
Memory Tips
Think of 'contact'. Something contingent is 'in contact' with a condition and depends on it.