contingency

noun
UK: /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
US: /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/

  1. A possible future event that must be prepared for.

    1. We should plan for every contingency.
    2. The company has a contingency plan in case the deal falls through.

  2. Something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making you change your plans.

    1. You must be ready for any contingency.
    2. Our agreement has a contingency that allows cancellation if financing isn't secured.

  3. An event that may or may not occur; possibility; chance.

    1. His career is full of contingency.
    2. The trip's success is subject to weather contingency.

Synonyms

possibility eventuality uncertainty chance emergency provision

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contingency" in English means: A possible future event that must be prepared for., Something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making you change your plans., An event that may or may not occur; possibility; chance..

The phonetic transcription of "contingency" is /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ in British English and /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contingency": possibility, eventuality, uncertainty, chance, emergency, provision.

Example usage of "contingency": "We should plan for every contingency.". More examples on the page.