con·tin·gen·cy (k n-t n jn-s )n. pl. con·tin·gen·cies 1. a. An event that may occur but that is not likely or intended; a possibility. b. A possibility that must be prepared for; a future emergency. 2. The condition of being dependent on chance; uncertainty. 3. Something incidental to something else. con·tin gen·cy adj. |
contingency [kənˈtɪndʒənsɪ]
n pl -cies
1.
a. a possible but not very likely future event or condition; eventuality
b. (as modifier) a contingency plan
2. something dependent on a possible future event
3. a fact, event, etc., incidental to or dependent on something else
4. (Linguistics / Grammar) (in systemic grammar)
a. modification of the meaning of a main clause by use of a bound clause introduced by a binder such as if, when, though, or since Compare adding [3]
b. (as modifier) a contingency clause
5. Logic
a. the state of being contingent
b. a contingent statement
6. dependence on chance; uncertainty
7. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) Statistics
a. the degree of association between theoretical and observed common frequencies of two graded or classified variables. It is measured by the chi-square test
b. (as modifier) a contingency table the contingency coefficient
An emergency involving military forces caused by natural disasters, terrorists, subversives, or by required military operations. Due to the uncertainty of the situation, contingencies require plans, rapid response, and special procedures to ensure the safety and readiness of personnel, installations, and equipment. See also contingency contracting.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | contingency - a possible event or occurrence or result |
| 2. | contingency - the state of being contingent on something dependence, dependency, dependance - the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else |
contingency
noun possibility, happening, chance, event, incident, accident, emergency, uncertainty, eventuality, juncture I need to provide for all possible contingencies.
Translations
contingency [kənˈtɪndʒənsɪ]
A. N → eventualidad f, contingencia f
to provide for every contingency → tener en cuenta cualquier eventualidad or contingencia
should the contingency arise → en caso de presentarse la eventualidad
£50 for contingencies → 50 libras en caso de que surja una eventualidad or para gastos imprevistos
to provide for every contingency → tener en cuenta cualquier eventualidad or contingencia
should the contingency arise → en caso de presentarse la eventualidad
£50 for contingencies → 50 libras en caso de que surja una eventualidad or para gastos imprevistos
B. CPD contingency funds NPL → fondos mpl para imprevistos
contingency planning N → planificación f para una eventual emergencia
contingency plans NPL → medidas fpl para casos de emergencia
contingency planning N → planificación f para una eventual emergencia
contingency plans NPL → medidas fpl para casos de emergencia
contingency
n
→ möglicher Fall, Eventualität f; in this contingency, should this contingency arise → in diesem Fall, für diesen Fall, sollte dieser Fall eintreten; to provide for all contingencies → alle Möglichkeiten einplanen, alle Eventualitäten berücksichtigen; a contingency plan → ein Ausweichplan m; contingency planning → Planung f → für Eventualfälle
(Philos) → Kontingenz f
contingency [kənˈtɪndʒ/ənsɪ] n → contingenza, evenienza, eventualità f inv
in certain contingencies → in certi frangenti
contingency [kənˈtɪndʒ/ənsɪ] n → contingenza, evenienza, eventualità f inv
in certain contingencies → in certi frangenti
in certain contingencies → in certi frangenti
contingency [kənˈtɪndʒ/ənsɪ] n → contingenza, evenienza, eventualità f inv
in certain contingencies → in certi frangenti
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