ಅರ್ಥ : A gathering of persons representative of some larger group.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics.
ಅರ್ಥ : A temporary military unit.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : detail
ಅರ್ಥ : Possible but not certain to occur.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
They had to plan for contingent expenses.
ಅರ್ಥ : Being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Arms sales contingent on the approval of congress.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : contingent on, contingent upon, dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on
ಅರ್ಥ : Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain.