contingent vs dependent upon
dependent upon vs contingentcontingent is a noun but dependent upon is not a noun.
contingent and dependent upon both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contingent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| dependent upon | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
contingent and dependent upon
are synonyms defined as:
- contingent and dependent upon: being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
Other synonyms of contingent include
contingent on, contingent upon, dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, depending on.
| contingent (noun) | dependent upon (noun) |
|---|---|
| a temporary military unit | |
| a gathering of persons representative of some larger group |
| contingent (adjective) | dependent upon (adjective) |
|---|---|
| being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow | being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow |
| possible but not certain to occur | |
| uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances |
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