contingent (on or upon)

adjective

kən-ˈtin-jənt How to pronounce contingent (on or upon) (audio)
Definition of contingent (on or upon)next
as in dependent
determined by something else the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingent (on or upon)
  1. dependent
  2. conditional
Adjective
  • Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • This exhausting existence has kept Lucky emotionally dependent on her father.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of dependent
Adjective
  • Planning and Zoning Commission members on May 18 voted in a tie, which meant a denial of the application under a conditional use permit, but the owners pressed forward seeking an annexation with a development agreement instead.
    — Noah Daly July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • As ever, the truth is far more nuanced and conditional than activists or tech executives admit.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of conditional
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“Contingent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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