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conditional

 

[ kənˈdɪʃənl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in grammar

Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms.

Synonyms

contingent, dependent, provisional

Examples of usage

  • If you agree to the terms and conditions, we can offer you a conditional discount.
  • His release from prison is conditional on good behavior.
  • The offer is conditional upon the completion of a successful background check.
Context #2 | Noun

in grammar

A conditional sentence or clause.

Synonyms

contingency, provision

Examples of usage

  • The sentence 'If it rains, we will stay inside' contains a conditional.

Translations

Translations of the word "conditional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condicional

🇮🇳 शर्तीय

🇩🇪 konditional

🇮🇩 kondisional

🇺🇦 умовний

🇵🇱 warunkowy

🇯🇵 条件付き

🇫🇷 conditionnel

🇪🇸 condicional

🇹🇷 koşullu

🇰🇷 조건부

🇸🇦 شرطي

🇨🇿 podmíněný

🇸🇰 podmienený

🇨🇳 条件的

🇸🇮 pogojni

🇮🇸 skilyrt

🇰🇿 шартты

🇬🇪 პირობითი

🇦🇿 şərtli

🇲🇽 condicional

Etymology

The word 'conditional' originated from the Latin word 'conditionalis', which means 'pertaining to a condition'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe something that is subject to a condition or requirement. In grammar, the term 'conditional' refers to sentences or clauses that express a condition or hypothesis.

See also: conditionalist, conditioning, conditions, unconditional, unconditionally.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,174 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.