contingent

/kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/noun
High School
1

An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.

2

That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.

3

A quota of troops.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing