contingent

Definitions

Subject to chance or occurring only if certain other circumstances are the case.

A group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.

Dependent for existence, occurrence, or character on something not yet certain.

Examples

Our plans for the picnic are contingent on the weather forecast for Saturday.

The company sent a large contingent of employees to the international trade conference.

Synonyms

conditional dependent uncertain chance accidental provisional subject to

Antonyms

certain definite independent unconditional absolute necessary fixed