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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dependent contingent provisional hypothetical presumptive speculative uncertain doubtful questionable provisional tentative uncertain unpredictable variable changeable adaptable flexible provisional presumable suppositional theoretical dependent reliant subject subordinate limited restricted provisory probationary experimental trial test hypothetical fancied imagined supposed assumed presumptive putative conjectural surmised inferred deduced speculative tentative uncertain doubtful ambiguous obscure vague indefinite indeterminate unsettled undecided unresolved open debatable disputable arguable negotiable contingent dependent conditional provisional limited restricted relative comparative dependent related correlated associated connected provisional temporary interim transitory ephemeral transient fleeting momentary brief short-lived short-term limited restricted provisory probationary trial test experimental hypothetical theoretical speculative tentative uncertain doubtful ambiguous obscure vague indefinite indeterminate unsettled undecided unresolved open debatable disputable arguable negotiable

    Meaning of Conditional

    The primary meaning of "Conditional" is related to something that is dependent on something else, often with a sense of uncertainty or doubt.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or dependent on a condition or conditions
    • * Existing or done only if a particular condition is met
    • * Able to be changed or affected by a condition or conditions
    • * Relating to or denoting a verb form that expresses possibility, potentiality, or uncertainty

    Etymology of Conditional

    The word "Conditional" originates from the Latin "conditionalis," which is derived from "condicio," meaning "agreement, terms, or condition"
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is dependent on a particular condition or set of circumstances

    Example Uses

    • The company's investment is conditional on the project's success
    • * The new policy is conditional upon approval from the board of directors
    • * The athlete's participation in the tournament is conditional on their recovery from injury

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    absolute unconditional certain definite fixed firm unqualified unrestricted unlimited unconditional categorical unequivocal unambiguous clear obvious unmistakable undeniable indisputable incontestable unquestionable unchallengeable irrefutable undeniable absolute utter complete total entire whole perfect flawless faultless impeccable irreproachable unimpeachable unconditional unrestricted unlimited unqualified absolute certain sure confident positive firm resolute determined unwavering unshakeable unhesitant unequivocal unambiguous clear obvious unmistakable

    Related Nouns

    condition contingency provision stipulation requirement prerequisite circumstance situation state status term clause article section paragraph chapter contract agreement treaty pact covenant bond obligation commitment promise vow oath guarantee warranty assurance security deposit pledge collateral mortgage lien claim right title interest stake share portion part fraction percentage proportion ratio quotient remainder balance excess surplus reserve fund account deposit savings investment asset resource means way method approach technique strategy plan scheme project program policy procedure protocol rule regulation law statute act bill decree edict ordinance bylaw resolution motion proposal suggestion recommendation advice counsel guidance direction instruction command order mandate requirement necessity need demand want lack deficiency shortage scarcity absence void gap hole defect flaw fault weakness vulnerability liability risk hazard danger threat menace peril uncertainty doubt ambiguity obscurity vagueness indefiniteness indeterminacy unsettledness undecidedness unresolvedness openness debatability disputability arguability negotiability

    Related Verbs

    condition stipulate require demand necessitate need want lack depend rely rest hinge pivot turn revolve rotate swing oscillate vacillate waver hesitate fluctuate vary change alter modify adjust adapt conform