contingent
adjective/kənˈtɪndʒənt/
Frequency rank: #6,120 most common English word
Meaning
dependent on something uncertain or in the future; conditional
Example sentence
The success of the outdoor concert is contingent on the weather remaining clear throughout the evening.
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