conditionals

[kənˈdɪʃənəlz]
nounpl: conditionals
condicionais
1. Grammatical structures expressing conditions or hypothetical situations, typically using 'if' clauses
In English grammar, there are four main types of conditionals used to express different levels of probability.
Na gramática inglesa, existem quatro tipos principais de condicionais usados para expressar diferentes níveis de probabilidade.
2. In logic and mathematics, statements that establish a relationship between conditions and consequences
The conditionals in the algorithm determine which code block will execute based on user input.
Os condicionais no algoritmo determinam qual bloco de código será executado com base na entrada do usuário.
3. Requirements or stipulations that must be met before something else occurs
The loan approval came with several conditionals that the borrower had to satisfy.
A aprovação do empréstimo veio com vários condicionais que o mutuário teve que satisfazer.
The term 'conditionals' is fundamental in English language education, particularly in Brazilian schools where grammar instruction emphasizes the four conditional types. In programming contexts, understanding conditionals is essential across both American and Brazilian tech industries, making it a universal technical term.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conditionsstipulationsprovisosif-clauses
Antonyms / Antônimos
absolutescertaintiesunconditionals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condicionais
Standard term used in grammar and programming contexts
Portugal
condicionais
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese
Academic/Technical
estruturas condicionais
More formal phrase used in educational materials

Related Words

conditionconditionalhypothesisclausesubjunctiveprobability

Related Idioms & Phrases

conditional clause
first conditional
second conditional
third conditional
mixed conditionals
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