Conditional
Example: Conditional rules apply under specific scenarios
Definition
"Conditional" refers to something that depends on a particular condition or set of conditions being met. Conditional rules apply only under specific scenarios, meaning their validity or effect is not absolute but contingent on certain criteria.
Etymology
The word "conditional" comes from the Latin word 'conditio,' meaning 'agreement' or 'stipulation.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages and originally related to legal or formal agreements. Did you know? The concept of conditionality has long been important in philosophy and logic.
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"Conditional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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