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contingent

/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

noun

An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.
Similar: contingency
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
Similar: proportion
A quota of troops.

adjective

Possible or liable, but not certain to occur.
Similar: casual, incidental
(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown.
"The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control."
Similar: conditional
Dependent on something that may or may not occur.
"a contingent estate"

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