contingent contingent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/

adjective

1. Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances  ( contingent )
   uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
    The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain
   the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain
   
2. Being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow  ( contingent , contingent on , contingent upon , dependant on , dependant upon , dependent on , dependent upon , depending on )
   being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    Arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
   arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
   
3. Possible but not certain to occur  ( contingent )
   possible but not certain to occur
    They had to plan for contingent expenses
   they had to plan for contingent expenses
   

noun

1. () A gathering of persons representative of some larger group  ( contingent )
   a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
    Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
   each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
   
2. (military) a temporary military unit  ( contingent , detail )
   (military) a temporary military unit
    The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
   the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent