Contingency

Meaning

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; a provision or plan for such an event

Origin / Etymology

Latin contingere, to touch, befall (con- + tangere, to touch)

Synonyms

Eventuality Emergency Possibility

Antonyms

Certainty Inevitability Guarantee

Example Sentence

"India must develop contingency plans for energy supply disruption if the Strait of Hormuz closure extends beyond six months."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 (disaster management, foreign policy) and GS3 (economic planning, energy security). Common in answers on strategic preparedness and risk mitigation.

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