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

Definition of contingency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CONTINGENCY definition: dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty; fortuitousness. See examples of contingency used in a sentence.

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

A contingency is an event you can't be sure will happen or not. The noun contingency describes something that might or might not happen. We use it to describe an event or situation that is a …

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 …

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