contingent upon

Adjective Satellite

Meaning

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

conditional contingent provisional if only if in case supposing depending on in the event of dependent on contingent on dependant on dependent upon dependant upon

Antonyms

unconditional instead unconditionally irrespective regardless of

Examples

When the impulses which stir us to profound emotion are integrated with the medium of expression, every interview of the soul may become art. This is contingent upon mastery of the medium. Hans Hofmann

The radical novelty of modern science lies precisely in the rejection of the belief... that the forces which move the stars and atoms are contingent upon the preferences of the human heart. Walter Lippmann

The Devil's success is contingent upon people's ignorance. Benny Hinn

Geology has joined biology in lowering mankind's self-esteem. Geology suggests how mankind's existence is contingent upon the geological consent of the planet. George Will

Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman - not the attitude of the prospect. W. Clement Stone

I think 'Y&R's future is contingent upon the ratings. Obviously, none of the soaps are kept alive for the sake of loyalty. It's all about ratings. It's show business. Period. Eric Braeden

Close letter words and terms

contingent probability contingent remainder contingent symbiosis contingent valuation contingent-owned contingentism