conditional
/kənˈdɪʃənəl/
noun
- A word, clause, or sentence that expresses a condition, especially in grammar.
- A conditional can be either real (possible) or unreal (imaginary).
- The student practiced writing conditionals for her English exam.
- In the sentence 'If it rains, we will stay inside,' the first part is the conditional.
adjective
- Depending on something else happening or being true; not certain or guaranteed.
- The job offer is conditional on passing a background check.
- Their support was conditional, based on the project staying within budget.
- The scholarship is conditional upon maintaining a high grade point average.
- Relating to a type of sentence or clause that expresses a condition (e.g., 'if... then').
- A conditional clause can come at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- The teacher explained the difference between first and second conditional forms.
- In English, conditional sentences often begin with the word 'if'.
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