conditional

[kuhn-dish-uh-nl] / kənˈdɪʃ ə nl /

ADJECTIVE

dependent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

limited provisional restrictive tentative

WEAK

codicillary contingent depending on fortuitous granted on certain terms guarded iffy incidental inconclusive modified not absolute obscure provisory qualified relative reliant relying on restricted subject to uncertain with grain of salt with reservations with strings attached

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite

WEAK

independent unconditional unlimited unqualified unrestricted

Example Sentences

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Wixon was released on conditional bail and will be sentenced on 12 March.

From BBC

Even when people are trying to criticize ICE and and defend immigrant rights, they often do so in very conditional terms.

From Salon

He was granted conditional bail and is due to appear again in Southwark Crown Court in south London on February 17 for a pre-trial hearing.

From Barron's

The investment was conditional on Saks selling merchandise on Amazon’s website, according to a court filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Others may impose certain restrictions — such as delayed distributions or conditional benefits — in order to guide or protect vulnerable beneficiaries.”

From MarketWatch

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