Synonyms of conditional

conditional

adjective

kən-ˈdish-nəl 

as in dependent

determined by something else

the sale of the house is conditional upon the approval of a mortgage for the prospective buyer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependent
• tentative
• subject (to)
• contingent (on or upon)
• limited
• liable
• restricted
• susceptible
• modified
• uncertain
• qualified
• problematical
• problematic
• questionable
• open
• shaky
• doubtful
• debatable
• iffy
• suspect
• disputable
• shady
• doubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconditional
• independent
• unconditional
• total
• categorical
• complete
• perfect
• ultimate
• simple
• absolute
• outright
• unequivocal
• basic
• utter
• unqualified
• fundamental
• primary
• consummate
• basal
• categoric
• unmitigated
• unadulterated
• unalloyed
• out-and-out
• all-out
• arrant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conditional

The Context The move follows similar action against Columbia University, where the administration initially froze $400 million in federal funds before reaching a conditional settlement. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of conditional release. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025

The European Council has approved a conditional $3.8 billion disbursement to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program on March 17, after Ukraine met the necessary conditions outlined in its reform plan, including energy sector reforms. —Katya Soldak, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

The Florida Panthers traded for Marchand on March 7 for a conditional 2027 second-round pick, ending his lifelong run with one of the NHL’s storied franchises. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025