adjective

conditional

kuhn-DIHSH-uh-nuhl

adjective

Depending on something else being true or happening first.

"The job offer is conditional on passing a background check."

noun

In grammar, a sentence or verb form expressing something that depends on a condition.

""If it rains, I will stay home" is an example of a conditional sentence."

How to Use Conditional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDependent on a condition being met — or, in grammar, a sentence built around an "if."

Common pairings

conditional offer conditional on conditional sentence

conditionals plural

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The job offer is _____ on passing a background check.

From French conditionnel, from condition plus -al.

conditioned in logic limited relative contingent qualified

absolute categorical unconditional unfettered unlimited universal

accidental absolute universal generic widespread independent dependent definite

coronal rational diagonal personal seasonal national optional regional hormonal fictional emotional irrational

conditioned in logic limited relative contingent qualified absolute categorical unconditional unfettered unlimited universal