Conditional: meaning, definitions and examples
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conditional
[ kənˈdɪʃənl ]
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.
in grammar
A conditional sentence or clause.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.