contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence.

con•tin•gen•cy (kənˈtɪn dʒən si) n., pl. -cies. 1. dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty. 2. a contingent event; a chance, accident, or possibility conditional on …

CONTINGENCY definition: 1. something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further…. Learn more.

Definition of contingency noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. an event that may or may not happen; the fact that events are not certain synonym possibility. We must consider …

In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales. a contingency plan [=a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some …

Nothing was left to contingency. a contingent event; a chance, accident, or possibility conditional on something uncertain: He was prepared for every contingency. Synonyms: predicament, …

something that depends on or is incidental to something else. The meaning of contingency. Definition of contingency. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, …

A contingency is an event or situation that might happen in the future, especially one that could cause problems. Insurers base their premium rates and their willingness to accept risks partly …

con•tin•gen•cy (kən tin′ jən sē), n., pl. -cies. dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty; fortuitousness: Nothing was left to contingency. a contingent event; a …

Dec 14, 2025 · contingency (countable and uncountable, plural contingencies) (uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s] synonyms, antonyms