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contingent

//kənˈtɪndʒənt//
English Definition
Dependent on something else; conditional.
中文释义
取决于…的;视情况而定的;偶然的
Example Sentence

The success of the coastal restoration project is contingent on the arrival of adequate funding by the end of the fiscal year.

沿海恢复项目的成功取决于本财政年度结束前能否获得足够的资金。

Synonyms
conditional dependent subject
Antonyms
unconditional independent
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con + ting(触,tangent) → 与别的事相触相连 → 取决于。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “contingent”?

  1. A Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).
  2. B Causing dispute; quarrelsome.
  3. C Overused and trite.
  4. D Dependent on something else; conditional.
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D — Dependent on something else; conditional.. “contingent” means Dependent on something else; conditional..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Dependent on something else; conditional.”?

  1. A contingent
  2. B rife
  3. C hackneyed
  4. D contentious
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A — contingent. “contingent” means Dependent on something else; conditional..

Common questions about “contingent”

What does “contingent” mean?

contingent — Dependent on something else; conditional.. In Chinese: 取决于…的;视情况而定的;偶然的.

How do you pronounce “contingent”?

contingent is pronounced //kənˈtɪndʒənt//.

How is “contingent” used in a sentence?

The success of the coastal restoration project is contingent on the arrival of adequate funding by the end of the fiscal year. (沿海恢复项目的成功取决于本财政年度结束前能否获得足够的资金。)

What are synonyms for “contingent”?

conditional, dependent, subject — all close in meaning to contingent (Dependent on something else; conditional.).

What is the opposite of “contingent”?

unconditional, independent — each the opposite of contingent (Dependent on something else; conditional.).

Is “contingent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. contingent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “contingent”?

con + ting(触,tangent) → 与别的事相触相连 → 取决于。

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