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contingent

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of contingent

1 a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group

  • the local Scout troop traditionally sends a large contingent to the jamboree
Synonyms of contingent

delegacy, delegation
Words Related to contingent

embassy, legation, mission

band, company, crew, detachment, gang, outfit, party, squad, team

2 something that might happen

  • officials in charge of managing the national emergency tried to prepare for every contingent, no matter how improbable
Synonyms of contingent

case, contingence, contingency, event, eventuality, possibility
Words Related to contingent

probability

accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk

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