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1. contingency

noun. ['kənˈtɪndʒənsi'] a possible event or occurrence or result.

Etymology

  • -cy (English)
  • contingent (English)
  • contingens (Latin)

Rhymes with Contingency

  • stringency

2. contingency

noun. ['kənˈtɪndʒənsi'] the state of being contingent on something.

Etymology

  • -cy (English)
  • contingent (English)
  • contingens (Latin)