contingency

Definitions

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance.

Dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition.

Examples

The company developed a contingency plan in case the primary supplier failed to deliver the materials on time.

We must prepare a contingency for any unforeseen technical issues that might arise during the live presentation.

Synonyms

possibility eventuality chance emergency uncertainty prospect accident

Antonyms

certainty inevitability plan fact necessity surety predictability