Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

contingence

noun
/kənˈtɪn.dʒəns/
Definition
The quality or state of being contingent; the possibility of something occurring that may depend on certain conditions.
Examples
  • The success of the project is based on the contingence of securing enough funding.
  • His promotion was subject to contingence on his performance during the evaluation period.
  • In law, contingence often refers to conditions that must be met for a contract to be valid.
Meaning
Contingence refers to the potential or likelihood that something may happen, often depending on various factors or circumstances.
Synonyms
  • contingency
  • uncertainty
  • conditionality