Synonyms: contingent
Definition: a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
Usage: each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
Similar words: gathering, assemblage
Definition: a group of persons together in one place
Synonyms: contingent, detail
Definition: a temporary military unit
Usage: the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
Similar words: military force, military group, military unit, force
Definition: a unit that is part of some military service
Usage: he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men
Synonyms: contingent
Definition: uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
Usage: the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain- George Eliot
Similar words: uncertain
Definition: not certain to occur; not inevitable
Usage: everything is uncertain about the army; the issue is uncertain
Synonyms: dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on, contingent, contingent on, contingent upon
Definition: determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
Usage: arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
Similar words: conditional
Definition: imposing or depending on or containing a condition
Usage: conditional acceptance of the terms; lent conditional support; the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid
Synonyms: contingent
Definition: possible but not certain to occur
Usage: they had to plan for contingent expenses
Similar words: possible
Definition: capable of happening or existing
Usage: a breakthrough may be possible next year; anything is possible; warned of possible consequences