Home / Dictionary / conditional
conditional
/kənˈdɪʃənəl/
noun
(grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.
(grammar) The conditional mood.
A statement that one sentence is true if another is.
""A implies B" is a conditional."
adjective
Limited by a condition.
"I made my son a conditional promise: I would buy him a bike if he kept his room tidy."
Stating that one sentence is true if another is.
""A implies B" is a conditional statement."
(grammar) Expressing a condition or supposition.
"a conditional word, mode, or tense"
Practice "conditional" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.