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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contingent

/kənˈtɪndʒənt/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does contingent mean?

adjective, noun

Dependent on chance or circumstances; conditional. A group of people or things that are dependent on a particular condition or event.

Example

"The company's profits are contingent on the success of the new product."

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