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I . contingent [kənˈtɪndʒənt] N

1. contingent (part of a larger group):

contingent

2. contingent MIL:

contingent

II . contingent [kənˈtɪndʒənt] ADJ

contingent

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The athletics contingent was the largest, with 17 athletes. en.wikipedia.org

It is also a typical reef lying underwater and is now being manned by a military contingent based and established in the area. en.wikipedia.org

He swears by his innocence, with the rationale that sin is contingent on the presence of bad intentions in committing an act. en.wikipedia.org

The school has a large contingent of international students. en.wikipedia.org

The backgrounds of the other members of the contingent were diverse. en.wikipedia.org

Organizations also see the opportunity to reduce benefits and retirement costs by engaging the contingent workforce. en.wikipedia.org

Put another way, social situations that are aversive to the child are removed contingent on the behavior occurring. en.wikipedia.org

In terms of military combat the contingent saw relatively little action. en.wikipedia.org

These were the kings vassals and were usually the sons of powerful men, holding benefices and forming a contingent in the royal army. en.wikipedia.org

It is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. en.wikipedia.org

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