contingence

Definition

Noun:
- A possible event or occurrence; something that might happen: "Contingence" refers to an event or situation that is possible but not certain to occur. It emphasizes the element of chance or dependence on other factors.
- A result that depends on chance or unforeseen circumstances: It can also denote an outcome that is contingent, meaning it is conditional upon other events.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- The success of the mission depends on a thousand small contingences. (The mission's success relies on many possible, uncertain events.)
- We must prepare for every conceivable contingence. (We need to be ready for every possible occurrence.)
- His theory accounted for all logical contingences. (His theory considered all potential logical outcomes.)

Advanced Usage

"In case of contingence": used to refer to preparing for possible events.
- The contract includes clauses for any financial contingence. (The contract has terms for any possible financial event.)
Philosophical/Logical Context: In philosophy and logic, "contingence" refers to the state of being contingent—that is, not necessarily true or false, but dependent on other conditions.
- The argument explored the contingence of human freedom. (The argument examined how human freedom is dependent on certain conditions.)

Variants and Related Words

Contingency (n): The more common variant with the same core meaning of a possible future event or condition. (E.g., )
Contingent (adj): Dependent on something else; conditional. (E.g., )
Contingent (n): A group representing a larger body. (E.g., )

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Notes on Usage

Frequency: "Contingence" is a less common and more formal word than its variant "contingency". "Contingency" is preferred in most modern contexts, especially in business, planning, and everyday language.
Context: "Contingence" often appears in formal, academic, philosophical, or technical writing. It is rarely used in casual conversation.

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