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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

accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk

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