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CONTINGENTS

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Contingents.

Contingents - as a noun

A gathering of persons representative of some larger group

Example: "Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the olympics"

A temporary military unit

Example: "The peacekeeping force includes one british contingent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detail

Contingents - as an adjective satellite

Possible but not certain to occur

Example: "They had to plan for contingent expenses"

Being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

Example: "Arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contingent oncontingent upondependant ondependant upondependent ondependent upondepending on

Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances

Example: "The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain"

Example Sentences

"The two contingents of soldiers joined forces to fight the enemy."
"The contingents of volunteers worked together to clean up the park."
"The police officers divided themselves into different contingents to cover the entire city."
"The contingents of protesters chanted slogans and marched through the streets."
"The company sent contingents of sales representatives to different regions."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTINGENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contingents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTINGENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CONTINGENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contingents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTINGENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONTINGENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contingents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTINGENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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