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contingency noun

  /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/
  • (uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]
 contingentie, onvoorspelbaarheid
  • (countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]
 contingentie

contingent adjective

  /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/
  • (with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown, that may or may not occur.
 contingent
  • Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
 contingent, eventueel
contingency plan
plan B
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