adjective
- depending on or subject to one or more conditions being met
noun
- a sentence or clause that expresses a condition, typically beginning with ‘if’
Usage: grammar
Examples
- The job offer is conditional on passing a background check.
- Her acceptance to the university was conditional upon maintaining good grades.
- The peace treaty included several conditional agreements.
- In grammar class, we studied conditional statements like ‘If it rains, we’ll stay inside.’
- The conditional ‘If I were rich, I would travel the world’ uses the subjunctive mood.
- His conditional approval meant the project could proceed with certain restrictions.