tingent

/tɪŋɡənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

able or likely to give rise to; occasioning

“The new policy may have tingent effects on the economy.”

2. noun

a tingent thing

“The concept of scarcity is a key tingent in economics.”

3. verb

to have or occasion a tingent effect

“The new law will tingen the economy.”

Synonyms

  • giving rise to
  • occasioning

Antonyms

  • eliminating
  • neutralizing