conditional

UK: kənˈdɪʃənl | US: kənˈdɪʃənl

Definition
  1. adj. dependent on certain requirements or terms being met

  2. adj. expressing a hypothetical situation or condition

  3. n. (Grammar) a clause or sentence expressing a condition

Structure
con <together>dit <give>ion <noun suffix>al <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "conditional" traces back to Latin condicionālis, derived from condiciō (agreement, stipulation), which itself combines con- (together) and dare (to give). The root dit (from dare) reflects the idea of "giving" terms or terms being "given together" to form an agreement. Over time, it evolved to describe anything dependent on specified terms or hypothetical scenarios.

Examples
  1. The offer is conditional upon your acceptance by Friday.

  2. In logic, a conditional statement has an "if-then" structure.

  3. She agreed to the job under conditional terms.

  4. The contract includes several conditional clauses.

  5. His support remained conditional on the team's performance.