CONTINGENT (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

contingent (on or upon)

adjective

kən-ˈtin-jənt

as in dependent

determined by something else the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault

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Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Sanctioning that deal was always dependent on Liverpool being able to recruit a suitable replacement for the Netherlands international at an acceptable price.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dependent

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The 2028 first-round pick, which originally belonged to the Colorado Avalanche, is conditional.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The news comes as the reality star was due to return to court on Tuesday, after he was granted conditional bail following a report of an alleged assault.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of conditional

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