conditional

Derived from the Latin 'conditionalis', which relates to conditions or stipulations.

ADJECTIVE (1)
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condicional literal / contingente formal / provisorio formal
Synonyms contingent formal , provisory formal
Antonyms unconditional

Subject to one or more conditions; dependent on something else happening or being true.

  • The job offer is conditional upon you passing a background check. — The offer is only valid if you pass the check.
  • Their agreement was conditional on the successful completion of the audit. — The agreement relied on the audit being finished well.
NOUN (1)
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condicional literal / estipulación formal / provisión / concepto untranslatable (The term may refer to a general idea or concept rather than a specific noun in Spanish.)
Synonyms stipulation formal , provision
Antonyms fact

A statement, term, or condition that must be met for something else to occur or be true. It is often used in grammar to refer to a type of sentence structure that expresses hypothetical situations and their consequences.

plural
conditionals
  • The contract includes several conditionals that protect both parties. — The contract contains clauses that state requirements for both sides.
  • In grammar, a conditional typically connects an 'if' clause with a main clause. — In language studies, a conditional sentence talks about 'if-then' scenarios.