adjective

subject to chance.

the contingent nature of the job

chance,accidental,fortuitous,possible,unforeseen,unforeseeable,unexpected,unpredicted,unpredictable,unanticipated,unlooked-for,random,haphazard

noun

a group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group.

a contingent of Japanese businessmen attending a conference

group,party,body,band,set,deputation,delegation,mission,detachment,unit,division,squadron,section,company,corps,cohort,bunch,gang