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Definition conditional in American English

conditional adjective

adjective
/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/
1

something that is conditional will only happen if something else happens

Example

Conditional planning approval was granted.

Example

The job offer is conditional on passing a medical examination.

Synonyms and related words
limited limiting restricted
2

a conditional clause usually begins with "if" or "unless" and says what must happen or exist in order for the information in the main part of the sentence to be true

Synonyms and related words
anaphoric cataphoric compound
Definition conditional in American English