Synonyms for

Conditional

Verb / kʌˈndɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for conditional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms.

Synonyms & similar words

unconditional contingent dependent provisional limited qualified tentative restricted proviso if provided granting bestowal conferring accorded conferred stipulation rider clause

Synonyms by register

Formal

provisional stipulated contingent dependent

Informal

if maybe depends on the condition that

Literary

subject to dependent upon

Antonyms

unconditional absolute unrestricted unqualified certain definite assured

Common collocations

  • conditional offer
  • conditional acceptance
  • conditional clause
  • conditional statement
  • conditional probability
  • conditional mood
  • conditional release
  • conditional contract

Word family

noun condition
adjective conditional
adverb conditionally

Usage note

Often used in logic, grammar, and law. Be careful not to confuse with 'unconditional'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave conditional permission for the students to go on a field trip if they completed their homework.
  2. Tom's parents agreed to give him a conditional allowance if he did his chores.
  3. If the weather is good, we will have a conditional picnic in the park.
  4. Conditional love is not true love.
  5. She agreed to the conditional terms of the contract.

Quotes

  • Love is not love that alters when it alteration finds.
  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
  • I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

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