the conditional
noun
grammar
: the mood or form that is used to say that something is true or happens only if something else is true or happens
The conditional is often marked by the word "if."
Examples of the conditional in a Sentence
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The Council of the European Union approved a $4.25 billion disbursement to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program on Dec. 9, bringing total assistance under the conditional financing initiative to 16 billion euros ($17 billion).
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Katya Soldak, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The funds for the conditional loan to Rivian come from the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, which lends money to support the development of new technologies.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Both the conditional use and the final plan are on the consent agenda for the regular council meeting Nov. 26.
—Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2024
The audit also found the conditional release program has cost the state $93 million to place and monitor 56 participants on release — an average of $1.6 million per participant.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Although perhaps riskier, rural projects may involve processing times as quick as two years to the conditional green card stage, return of capital possibly within 2 to 3 years and permanent status within say four years.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
But Walia, who voted against the extension this year and last year, said the emergency access road is something to consider only when the conditional use permit comes before the council.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Noting Macron’s teasing use of the conditional tense, the presenter pressed for a confirmation, but the President demurred.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
Carpenter said experienced teachers are leaned on to help the conditional hires.
—Daranee Balachandar, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2024
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Katya Soldak, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The funds for the conditional loan to Rivian come from the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, which lends money to support the development of new technologies.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Both the conditional use and the final plan are on the consent agenda for the regular council meeting Nov. 26.
—Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2024
The audit also found the conditional release program has cost the state $93 million to place and monitor 56 participants on release — an average of $1.6 million per participant.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Although perhaps riskier, rural projects may involve processing times as quick as two years to the conditional green card stage, return of capital possibly within 2 to 3 years and permanent status within say four years.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
But Walia, who voted against the extension this year and last year, said the emergency access road is something to consider only when the conditional use permit comes before the council.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Noting Macron’s teasing use of the conditional tense, the presenter pressed for a confirmation, but the President demurred.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
Carpenter said experienced teachers are leaned on to help the conditional hires.
—Daranee Balachandar, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2024
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“The conditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20conditional. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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