Contingent (adjective)

  1. Dependent on something else; conditional.
  2. Likely but not certain to happen; possible.
  3. Forming a part of a larger group or unit.

Origin:

From latin contingere "to touch, happen".

Examples:

  1. The offer was contingent on the results of the inspection.
  2. The success of the project was contingent on the availability of funding.
  3. The team's victory was contingent on the performance of key players.
  4. The agreement was contingent on the approval of the board.
  5. The company sent a contingent of employees to the conference.
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