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Definitions

conditional

[kuhn-dish-uh-nl] / kənˈdɪʃ ə nl /
ADJECTIVE
dependent
Synonyms
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limited provisional restrictive tentative
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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
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certain definite
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independent unconditional unlimited unqualified unrestricted

Example Sentences

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But the minutes reinforced how those expectations were conditional on inflation resuming a decline toward their goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

President Trump said the truce was conditional on Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic, which had slowed to a crawl during the five-week war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

With copper’s long-term uptrend intact and sentiment turning up from extreme pessimism, copper becomes a conditional confirmation test for the reopening theme.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bush, formerly of East Yorkshire and now living in West Yorkshire, was granted conditional bail until he is sentenced on 27 July.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I want to thank you very much for everything you have taught Oskar, particularly the conditional tense, which is weird.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer