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conditional modification

[kənˈdɪʃənəl ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: conditional modifications
modificação condicional
1. A change or alteration to something that is dependent upon certain conditions being met or fulfilled
The contract includes a conditional modification that reduces the price if delivery is delayed.
O contrato inclui uma modificação condicional que reduz o preço se a entrega for atrasada.
2. In linguistics or logic, an alteration applied only when specific grammatical or logical conditions are satisfied
The grammar rule involves a conditional modification of the verb form based on the subject's person and number.
A regra gramatical envolve uma modificação condicional da forma verbal baseada na pessoa e número do sujeito.
3. In computing or programming, a change to code or data structure that is executed only when predetermined criteria are met
The system applies a conditional modification to user permissions when they reach administrator status.
O sistema aplica uma modificação condicional às permissões do usuário quando atinge o status de administrador.
Synonyms
conditional changeconditional alterationconditional adjustment
Antonyms
unconditional modificationabsolute change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificação condicional
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
Portugal
alteração condicionada
Preferred in Portuguese legal and formal documentation
General
mudança sujeita a condições
Alternative descriptive phrase used in both regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to conditions
with strings attached
contingent upon
dependent on circumstances
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