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Contingently: meaning, definitions and examples

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contingently

 

[ kənˈtɪn.dʒənt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

conditional basis

Contingently refers to something that occurs based on certain conditions or circumstances. This term often implies that the action or situation is not guaranteed and depends on specific factors.

Synonyms

conditionally, dependently, provisionally

Examples of usage

  • She accepted the job offer contingently, pending a relocation agreement.
  • The event will proceed contingently on the weather conditions.
  • His participation was contingently approved by the board.
  • The contract was signed contingently upon funding being secured.

Translations

Translations of the word "contingently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condicionalmente

🇮🇳 शर्त के अनुसार

🇩🇪 bedingt

🇮🇩 secara bersyarat

🇺🇦 умовно

🇵🇱 warunkowo

🇯🇵 条件付きで

🇫🇷 conditionnellement

🇪🇸 condicionalmente

🇹🇷 şartlı olarak

🇰🇷 조건부로

🇸🇦 شرطياً

🇨🇿 podmíněně

🇸🇰 podmienečne

🇨🇳 有条件地

🇸🇮 pogojno

🇮🇸 skilyrðis

🇰🇿 шартты түрде

🇬🇪 პროგნოზით

🇦🇿 şərti olaraq

🇲🇽 condicionalmente

Word origin

The word 'contingently' stems from the Latin term 'contingere', which means 'to touch on all sides', combining 'con-' (together) and 'tangere' (to touch). The evolution of the term in English has retained the essence of dependency and possibility since its introduction in the Middle Ages through Latin scholars. It encompasses the idea that certainty in events is often absent and that these occurrences depend fundamentally on certain circumstances come into play. Over centuries, the usage of 'contingently' expanded across various fields including law, philosophy, and everyday decision-making, emphasizing the conditional nature of agreements, actions, or outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,326 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.