con·tin·gent
/kənˈtinjənt/
adjective
adjective: contingent
1.
subject to chance.
"the contingent nature of the job"
synonyms: chance, accidental, fortuitous, possible, unforeseeable, unpredictable, random, haphazard
"contingent events"
•(of losses, liabilities, etc.) that can be anticipated to arise if a particular event occurs.
"businesses need to be aware of their liabilities, both actual and contingent"
•Philosophy
true by virtue of the way things in fact are and not by logical necessity.
"that men are living creatures is a contingent fact"
2.
occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
"resolution of the conflict was contingent on the signing of a ceasefire agreement"
synonyms: dependent on, conditional on, subject to, determined by, hinging on, resting on
"the merger is contingent on government approval"