(programming) A comment in source code that can be interpreted as a directive by some systems, but is ignored by those others that are not aware of the convention; formerly used to overcome compatibility issues between web browsers.

plural of conditional comment

plural of Philonian conditional

Synonym of material conditional

(logic, grammar) A subordinate clause, usually introduced by if, that asserts the relevance of the clause to the main clause of the sentence, but not that it entails the main clause; a construction involving such a clause.

plural of conditional baptism

Synonym of hypothetical baptism

plural of relevance conditional

(law) A fee granted on condition, or limited to particular heirs; the estate of a mortgagee of land, possession of which is conditional on payment.

plural of conditional fee