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Noun
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#An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future; a contingency.
#That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share; proportion; especially, a quota of troops.
Translations
trans-top|that which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number
German: Anteil m, Kontingent n
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Adjective
en-adj
#possible|Possible or liable, but not certain to occur; incidental; casual.
#(with upon) dependent|Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown.
#:The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he can not control.
#Dependent on something that may or may not occur.
#:a contingent estate
Translations
trans-top|possible, liable, incidental, casual
Finnish: mahdollinen
German: möglich
Swedish: eventuell, oviss
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trans-top|dependent on something unknown
Finnish: riippuvainen
German: abhängig (von)
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trans-top|dependent on something that may or may not occur
Finnish: ehdollinen
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ttbc|Esperanto: eventuala
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Related terms
contingency
contingent claim
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