Synonyms of contingency
9 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for contingency is possibility. Other synonyms of contingency are choice, chance, contingent, eventuality and option. The opposite of contingency is impossibility.
Synonyms and similar words for contingency
nounThe quality of being contingent, of happening by chance.
- possibilityA thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
- unpredictability
- option
- choiceOne selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.
- alternative
nounA possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance...
- chanceProbability; possibility.
- contingentAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
- eventualityA possible event; something that may happen.
- potentiality
Opposite of contingency
nounThe quality of being contingent, of happening by chance.
nounA possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance...
- castle in the airA desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized; a visionary project or scheme; a daydream, an idle fancy...
- pie in the skyA fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to...
- pipe dreamA desire or idea which is unlikely to materialize, or a plan which is unlikely to work; a near impossibility.
nounMore antonyms
- noncontingencyThe condition of being noncontingent.
Meaning of contingency
- noun The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance.
- noun A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
- noun An amount of money which a party to a contract has to pay to the other party (usually the supplier of a major project to the client) if they do not fulfill the contract according to the specification.
contingency in other languages
Questions about synonyms of contingency
- What is another word for contingency?
- Contingency has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as possibility, choice, chance, contingent, eventuality, option and alternative.
- What is the opposite of contingency?
- The opposite of contingency is impossibility.
- What does contingency mean?
- Contingency means the quality of being contingent, of happening by chance.
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