conditional — depending on certain conditions; not absolute
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: depending on certain conditions; not absolute
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdɪʃənl/
Example Sentences
- My mom's permission to buy a gaming console was conditional on getting straight A's.
- The bank's loan approval is conditional on providing additional documents.
- His friendship seemed conditional - he only called when he needed help.
conditional
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈdɪʃənl/]
depending on certain conditions; not absolute
The loan offer is conditional on her providing a steady income statement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conditio' meaning 'agreement' or 'terms,' which came from 'condicere' meaning 'to speak together' or 'to agree upon.' The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + dic- (to speak/say) + -tion (noun suffix) → -al (adjective suffix)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's permission to buy a gaming console was conditional on getting straight A's.”
“The bank's loan approval is conditional on providing additional documents.”
“His friendship seemed conditional - he only called when he needed help.”
“The restaurant's 'all you can eat' offer was conditional on finishing everything on your plate.”
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