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Contingency

Verb Another word for contingency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

eventuality contingence possibility eventuality circumstance chance emergency prospect option backup fallback reserve standby substitute alternative expedient precaution safeguard insurance protection hedge

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