jos — meaning in English

English meaning

• if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
• only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.

Senses

jos is used for these senses in English:

• if (computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
• if Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
• only But, except; but in fact.

if — full definition

1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.

only — full definition

1. adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
2. adv Exclusively, and nothing or no one else besides.
3. conj Used to introduce an exception or a disappointing twist to what was just said; but.

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