Word Meaning

contingency definition and meaning

n. Union or connection; the state of touching or contact.
n. The quality or state of being contingent or casual; the possibility of coming to pass.
n. An event which may or may not occur; that which is possible or probable; a fortuitous event; a chance.
n. An adjunct or accessory.
n. A certain possible event that may or may not happen, by which, when happening, some particular title may be affected.

Crossword clues for contingency

- Chance happening
- Fluke
- unforeseen circumstances