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conditional

[kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l]

conditional Definition

  • 1subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms
  • 2a mood or tense of verbs expressing conditional or contingent actions

Using conditional: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conditional" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The offer is conditional on the completion of a background check.

  • Example

    The contract includes several conditional clauses.

  • Example

    In the conditional tense, 'if' is often used to express hypothetical situations.

  • Example

    She would have gone to the party if she had been invited.

conditional Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with conditional

  • love that is given only when certain conditions are met

    Example

    Her parents' love was conditional on her academic success.

  • a sentence that expresses a condition and its consequence, often using 'if...then' statements

    Example

    If it rains, we will stay inside.

  • an offer that is subject to certain conditions being met

    Example

    The job offer was conditional on passing a drug test.

Origins of conditional

from Latin 'condicio', meaning 'agreement'

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Summary: conditional in Brief

The term 'conditional' [kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l] refers to something that is subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met. It can describe an offer or contract, as in 'The offer is conditional on the completion of a background check,' or a verb tense expressing hypothetical situations, as in 'She would have gone to the party if she had been invited.' 'Conditional' extends into phrases like 'conditional love' and 'conditional sentence,' which express love or consequences that are dependent on certain conditions.