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    contingent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contingent

    Definition
    (noun) a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
    Example Sentence
    • each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
    Definition
    (noun) a temporary military unit
    Synonyms : detail
    Example Sentence
    • the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
    Definition
    (adj) possible but not certain to occur
    Example Sentence
    • they had to plan for contingent expenses
    Definition
    (adj) determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    Example Sentence
    • arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
    Definition
    (adj) uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
    Example Sentence
    • the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain
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remember continent and small continent depend on others

remember continent and small continent depend on others

CONTINGENT=>CONTESTANTs from different countries appeared in Olympics

tingu (tingent)depend on others

The results depend on the CONTESTANTs

remember contingent virus >>> contingent virus spreads or prevails due to the prevailing conditions or circumstances..

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