Definition of contingent

contingent

Adjective

determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

Example

"arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"

Synonyms

contingent on contingent upon dependent on dependant on dependent upon dependant upon depending on

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medicinal substance that causes a wound to suppurate or purifies it

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