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Meaning of 'conditional' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Conditional [ a.]
- Containing, implying, or depending on, a condition or conditions; not absolute; made or granted on certain terms; as, a conditional promise.
- Expressing a condition or supposition; as, a conditional word, mode, or tense.
2 . Conditional [ n.]
- A limitation.
- A conditional word, mode, or proposition.

Meaning of 'conditional' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . conditional [ a]
Meaning (1):
- imposing or depending on or containing a condition
Example in sentence:
  • conditional acceptance of the terms;
  • lent conditional support;
  • the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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