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kontingent — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contingent adj Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.

Senses

kontingent is used for these senses in English:

  • contingent Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
  • contingent That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
  • contingent (military) A quota of troops.

contingent — full definition

  1. adj Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.
  2. noun A group representing a larger body, such as troops or delegates sent to an event.

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