contingent
13 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #23,404
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
adjective
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌntˈɪndʒʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural contingents
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a temporary military unit
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
possible but not certain to occur
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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