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conditional
[kənˈdɪʃənəl]
adjective, noun
pl: conditionals (noun)
condicional
1.
Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; not absolute
The job offer is conditional on passing a background check.
A oferta de emprego é condicional à aprovação em uma verificação de antecedentes.
2.
In grammar, relating to a mood or form expressing a hypothetical situation
The conditional tense is used to express what would happen if something else occurred.
O tempo condicional é usado para expressar o que aconteceria se algo mais ocorresse.
3.
A grammatical form or sentence expressing a conditional statement
In the sentence 'If it rains, we will stay inside,' the conditional clause is 'if it rains.'
Na frase 'Se chover, ficaremos dentro de casa,' a oração condicional é 'se chover.'
Synonyms
dependent
contingent
provisory
qualified
Antonyms
unconditional
absolute
definite
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
condicional
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
condicional
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
conditional acceptance
conditional clause
conditional probability
conditional tense
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