NOUN
dieKontingenz/kɔntɪŋˈɡɛnt͡s/contingency; contingency relation
Kontingenz is a German noun that means contingency or contingency relation. It is pronounced /kɔntɪŋˈɡɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the possibility or dependency that something could be otherwise; a contingent relationship(philosophy, logic, general)
a.philosophical concept of the possibility of being or happening differently
Die Kontingenz menschlicher Entscheidungen wird oft in der Philosophie diskutiert.—The contingency of human decisions is often discussed in philosophy.
b.dependence of the occurrence of one event on certain conditions or circumstances
Die Ergebnisse des Experiments hängen von der Kontingenz der Faktoren ab.—The results of the experiment depend on the contingency of the factors.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kontingenz | — |
| Genitive | der Kontingenz | — |
| Dative | der Kontingenz | — |
| Accusative | die Kontingenz | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kontingenz" mean in English?
- "Kontingenz" means contingency or contingency relation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kontingenz"?
- "Kontingenz" is pronounced /kɔntɪŋˈɡɛnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kontingenz" der, die, or das?
- "Kontingenz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Kontingenz"?
- "Kontingenz" is a noun in German.
