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How do you spell Contingent?

Correct spelling

contingent

Remember: con-TIN-gent has TIN in the middle, like a container that holds possibilities

Why is contingent spelled this way?

From Latin contingere, to touch together. CON (together) + TANGERE (to touch). Something contingent depends on contact with something else — outcome touching cause.

Common misspellings of contingent

contingantcontengentcontingientcontigent

Example

The outdoor concert is contingent on favorable weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell contingent?+
The correct spelling is "contingent". Remember: con-TIN-gent has TIN in the middle, like a container that holds possibilities
Is it contingant or contingent?+
The correct spelling is "contingent", not "contingant".

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