Contingent
(adjective)
- Dependent on something else; conditional.
- Likely but not certain to happen; possible.
- Forming a part of a larger group or unit.
Origin:
From latin contingere "to touch, happen".
Examples:
- The offer was contingent on the results of the inspection.
- The success of the project was contingent on the availability of funding.
- The team's victory was contingent on the performance of key players.
- The agreement was contingent on the approval of the board.
- The company sent a contingent of employees to the conference.