conditional structure
[/kənˈdɪʃənəl ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: conditional structures
estrutura condicional
1. A grammatical construction that expresses a condition and its consequence, typically using 'if' clauses
The conditional structure 'If you study hard, you will pass the exam' demonstrates a cause-and-effect relationship.
A estrutura condicional 'Se você estudar bastante, passará no exame' demonstra uma relação de causa e efeito.
2. In programming and logic, a control flow statement that executes code based on whether a condition is true or false
The if-else conditional structure allows the program to make decisions.
A estrutura condicional if-else permite que o programa tome decisões.
3. A sentence pattern with dependent and independent clauses where one clause depends on the fulfillment of a condition
Understanding conditional structures is essential for English language learners.
Compreender estruturas condicionais é essencial para aprendizes de inglês.
The term 'conditional structure' is widely used in educational contexts across both Brazil and the USA, particularly in English language instruction and computer science curricula. It represents a fundamental concept in both linguistics and programming logic.
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