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contingence

Contingence (noun) means Contact; touching.

noun
1
Contact; touching.
2
Contingency.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin contingentia (whence con- + and -ence), from contingēns, present passive participle of contingō (“to make contact with, to be touching”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of contingence?

"contingence" (noun) means contact; touching.

What are the different meanings of contingence?

"contingence" has 2 main meanings: 1. Contact; touching; 2. Contingency.

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