noun
contingency; eventuality
Refers to the quality of being accidental, incidental, or dependent on chance. Often used in formal or philosophical contexts.
歴史の偶発性を無視してはいけない。
We must not ignore the contingency of history.
この計画には偶発性が多く
This plan contains many eventualities.
Compound of 偶発 (accidental occurrence) + 性 (-ness, property). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji 偶 carries the meaning of 'by chance' or 'accidental'.