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conditional Synonyms & Antonyms

/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/

What Is Another Word for Conditional?

Other words for conditional include hypothetical, conditioned and limited. Words with the opposite meaning are absolute and categorical.

Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.

Conditional as an Adjective

1

Limited by a condition.

I made my son a conditional promise: I would buy him a bike if he kept his room tidy.

2

Stating that one sentence is true if another is true.

"A implies B" is a conditional statement.

3

Expressing a condition or supposition.

a conditional word, mode, or tense

4

Stating that one sentence is true if another is.

"A implies B" is a conditional statement.

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5

(grammar) Expressing a condition or supposition.

a conditional word, mode, or tense

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Conditional as a Noun

1

A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.

2

The conditional mood.

3

A statement that one sentence is true if another is.

"A implies B" is a conditional.

4

An instruction that branches depending on the truth of a condition at that point.

if and while are conditionals in some programming languages.

5

A condition (a limitation or restriction).

6

(grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.

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if-thenmaterial conditional
7

(grammar) The conditional mood.

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if-thenmaterial conditional
8

A limitation.

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if-thenmaterial conditional

Conditional in a Sentence

I made my son a conditional promise: I would buy him a bike if he kept his room tidy.

"A implies B" is a conditional statement.

a conditional word, mode, or tense

"A implies B" is a conditional.

if and while are conditionals in some programming languages.

Word Forms & Grammar

conditional (not comparable)

conditional (plural conditionals)

Words That Rhyme With Conditional

Origin of Conditional

From French conditionnel, from Old French condicionel, equivalent to condition +‎ -al.

Quick Facts About Conditional

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Syllables4
MeaningLimited by a condition
Synonymshypothetical, conditioned and limited
Antonymsabsolute, categorical and unconditional
Pluralconditionals

Conditional Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of conditional is /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (dɪʃ).

Frequently Asked Questions About Conditional

Is conditional an adjective or a noun?

Conditional is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is a synonym for conditional as an adjective?

As an adjective, synonyms for conditional include hypothetical, conditioned, limited and relative.

What is a synonym for conditional as a noun?

As a noun, synonyms for conditional include if-then and material conditional.

What is the opposite of conditional?

Antonyms of conditional include absolute, categorical and unconditional.

What is the plural of conditional?

The plural of conditional is conditionals.

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