contingent

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CONTINGENT

a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group <the local Scout troop traditionally sends a large contingent to the jamboree>

Synonyms delegacy, delegation

Related Words embassy, legation, mission; band, company, crew, detachment, gang, outfit, party, squad, team

something that might happen <officials in charge of managing the national emergency tried to prepare for every contingent, no matter how improbable>

Synonyms case, contingence, contingency, contingent, eventuality, possibility

Related Words probability; accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk

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