as in dependent
determined by something else
the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault
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Adjective
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Not surprisingly, the latter is highly dependent on the former, industry experts say.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 May 2025 -
The new law made married women dependent citizens; their citizenship status was now entirely derived from that of their husbands.—
Time,
Time,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Their love is conditional For narcissists, love is conditional, and needs to be earned.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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The weather service said there is also a slight risk for severe storms on Tuesday, but the severe weather is conditional on how Monday’s activity occurs.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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“Contingent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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