Antonyms for contingent
kənˈtɪn dʒəntcon·tin·gent

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contingent

   Antonyms:
   absolute, arbitrary, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperative, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal

   Synonyms:
   accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yielding

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. contingentadjective

   Antonyms:
   positive, absolute, independent, unmodified, unaffected, uncontrolled, irrespective

   Synonyms:
   dependent, incidental, resultant, co-emcient, hypothetical, uncertain, conditional

2. contingentnoun

   Antonyms:
   army, sum, host, campaign, fund, capital

   Synonyms:
   contribution, subsidy, supply, succor, reinforcement, auxiliaries, donation, subscription

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1. • Gathering

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contingentnoun

   a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

   "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics"

   Antonyms:
   certain, unconditional, unconditioned, sure, impossible

   Synonyms:
   detail

2. contingent, detailadjective

   a temporary military unit

   "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"

   Antonyms:
   unconditioned, certain, sure, impossible, unconditional

   Synonyms:
   detail, particular, item, point

3. contingentadjective

   possible but not certain to occur

   "they had to plan for contingent expenses"

   Antonyms:
   unconditional, unconditioned, certain, impossible, sure

   Synonyms:
   dependent upon(p), contingent upon(p), dependant upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), depending on(p), contingent on(p)

4. contingent, contingent on(p), contingent upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), dependent upon(p), dependant upon(p), depending on(p)adjective

   determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

   "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"

   Antonyms:
   certain, unconditioned, sure, unconditional, impossible

5. contingentadjective

   uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances

   "the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"- George Eliot

   Antonyms:
   sure, unconditioned, impossible, certain, unconditional

   Synonyms:
   dependent upon(p), contingent upon(p), dependant upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), depending on(p), contingent on(p)

How to use contingent in a sentence?

1. James Scott:

   In the United States there is a unique blend of patriotism indoctrination from the pulpit which blends establishment controls into the religious ideology. This way, to question the establishment is to question God, therefore one’s patriotism and salvation is contingent on their submission to the state.

2. Eric Young:

   Our employee code of conduct policy requires all employees to cooperate during all official investigations, but that's contingent on whether( the FBI and the Justice Department inspector general) provide use immunity, if( the employees) did something, whatever it is, even if it's illegal, that use immunity protects them, provided that they don't knowingly or don't willfully provide false statements.

3. Andy Biggs:

   This has gone on long enough. There is no reason to keep The Capitol closed and to continue enforcing the draconian mask mandate, the Capitol belongs to the American people, and their right to come before Congress is not contingent on wearing a mask. No more excuses, reopen The Capitol and rescind the mandates so that we can return to normal.

4. Brian Kelly:

   We had an advanced party of 18 members of the incoming battalion arrive on Jan. 9 to begin preparations for delivery of contingent-owned equipment.

5. Sue Trinh:

   It's not a done deal, but we are still of the view that a September lift-off is in the cards, contingent on the view that the data out of the U.S. continues to be firm.

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