conditional

Meanings

• noun

  A statement or proposition that is true or valid if and only if a certain condition is met.

  - "The car will start if the key is turned."
  - "You can enter the room if you have a pass."
  - "The game will be played if the weather is good."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈdɪʃənəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

absolute , categorical , unconditional

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Synonyms

if-then , material conditional , hypothetical , conditioned , limited , relative

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conditional
ional , ionalia , ionalism , jubilational

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Homonyms

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1. conditional (en) : Of or relating to a condition.
   

2. conditional (en) : Serving as a condition or requirement.
   

3. conditional (en) : Being in a state of readiness or preparedness.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. conditional (en) : Of or relating to a condition.
   

2. conditional (en) : Serving as a condition or requirement.
   

3. conditional (en) : Being in a state of readiness or preparedness.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of conditional that leads to same result
conditional , conditionalities , conditionality , conditionally , conditionals , conditional probabilities , conditional probability , the conditional

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Forms

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conditional clause, conditional sentence, first conditional, second conditional

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Etymology

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From Old French 'condicion', from 'condicion', from 'condicere' meaning 'to agree, to grant, to promise'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'conditional' was in the 14th century.

2. Conditional statements are used extensively in computer programming to control the flow of a program.

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Related Concepts

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1. if-then statement: A type of conditional statement where an 'if' condition is followed by a 'then' consequence.

2. logic: The branch of mathematics dealing with the principles of correct reasoning.

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Culture

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The term 'conditional' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of creating suspense and tension. In music, conditional statements are used in song lyrics to create a sense of anticipation and resolution. In art, conditional statements are used to explore themes of uncertainty and choice.

How to Memorize "conditional"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a traffic light with a green light meaning 'go' and a red light meaning 'stop'. Conditional statements work in a similar way, with a condition (represented by the traffic light) determining the outcome (represented by the green or red light).

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conditional' with the word 'if'. For example, 'if it rains, I will take an umbrella'. In this sentence, the 'if' condition determines the outcome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-D-I-T-I-O-N-A-L' to remember the meaning of 'conditional'. C stands for 'condition', O for 'only', N for 'necessary', D for 'determines', I for 'if', T for 'then', A for 'and', L for 'link'.

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