Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
contingent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
contingency | Yes | No | No | No |
contingent (noun) | contingency (noun) |
---|---|
a temporary military unit | a possible event or occurrence or result |
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group | the state of being contingent on something |
contingent (adjective) | contingency (adjective) |
---|---|
being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow | |
possible but not certain to occur | |
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances |