Meaning
contingent, quota
- A group of troops or personnel dispatched for a specific mission.
- A specified quota, portion, or share allotted to a group or purpose.
In a sentence
Il governo ha inviato un contingente militare per aiutare i soccorsi.
The government sent a military contingent to assist in relief efforts.
È stato stabilito un contingente massimo di importazioni per quest'anno.
A maximum import quota was set for this year.
Il contingente di volontari è pronto a partire per la missione.
The contingent of volunteers is ready to leave for the mission.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contingente | masculine · singular |
| contingenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also functions as an adjective meaning 'contingent' or 'accidental' in philosophical and formal texts.