English Dictionary

conditional

/kənˈdɪʃənəl/

noun

(grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false. / (grammar) The conditional mood. / (logic) A statement that one sentence is true if another is.

If it rains, we will stay indoors.

意味（1）

(grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.

意味（2）

(grammar) The conditional mood.

意味（3）

(logic) A statement that one sentence is true if another is.

A implies B is a conditional.

意味（4）

(programming) An instruction that branches depending on the truth of a condition at that point.

if and while are conditionals in some programming languages.

意味（5）

A condition (a limitation or restriction).

The former is called the law, which hath his promises, conditionals, and comminations or threats, accordingly; the other is called the gospel, or rather the free promises hanging not on conditions on our behalf, but simply on God's verity and mercy, althouh they require conditions, but not as hanging thereon; of which promises the gospel may well be called a publication.