Synonyms of contingent
11 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for contingent is casual. Other synonyms of contingent are contingency, chance, eventuality, possibility and potentiality. The opposite of contingent is certain.
Synonyms and similar words for contingent
nounAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on...
- contingencyA possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
- chanceProbability; possibility.
- eventualityA possible event; something that may happen.
- possibility
- potentiality
nounThat which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
adjectivePossible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
adjectiveDependent on something that is undetermined or unknown, that may or may not occur.
Opposite of contingent
adjectivePossible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- noncontingentNot contingent.
Meaning of contingent
- noun An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
- noun That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
- noun A quota of troops.
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Questions about synonyms of contingent
- What is another word for contingent?
- Contingent has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as casual, contingency, chance, eventuality, possibility, potentiality, proportion and incidental.
- What is the opposite of contingent?
- The opposite of contingent is certain. Other antonyms of contingent are necessary and impossible.
- What does contingent mean?
- Contingent means an event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: contingent (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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