contingent

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: con-tin-gent (3)

English Definition

A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group; or subject to chance

Example Sentence

A large French contingent participated in the Olympics.

US IPA /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
UK IPA /kənˈtɪndʒənt/