contingent on or upon

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adjective

Definition of CONTINGENT

determined by something else <the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault>

Synonyms conditional, contingent (on or upon), subject (to), tentative

Related Words liable, open, susceptible; limited, modified, qualified, restricted; debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, iffy, problematic (also problematical), questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, uncertain

Near Antonyms absolute, all-out, arrant, categorical (also categoric), complete, consummate, out-and-out, outright, perfect, simple, total, ultimate, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unequivocal, unmitigated, unqualified, utter; basal, basic, fundamental, primary

Antonyms independent, unconditional