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contingence

/kənˈtɪn.dʒəns/

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noun

/kənˈtɪn.dʒəns/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее возможное будущее событие, случай или результат, который не является определённым или предсказуемым.

A noun referring to a possible future event, occurrence, or result that is not certain or predictable.

  1. Possible event or outcomeC1formal

    A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

    ruВозможное событие или исход

    • The plan must account for every possible contingence.
    • We prepared for any contingence that might arise during the expedition.
    • A wise investor always considers the element of contingence.

    Synonymsaccidentchancecontingencyeventualityfortuityhappeningoccurrencepossibility