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
