Meaning & Definition
noun
a stipulation or condition that must be met.
You need to agree to the conditional before we can finalize the deal.
adjective
subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; dependent on something.
The approval of the project is conditional upon receiving adequate funding.
involving a condition; having a condition attached.
Her promotion was conditional, pending a successful review period.
relating to a conditional clause in grammar.
In a conditional sentence, the 'if' clause expresses the condition.
Etymology
From Latin 'conditionalis', from 'conditio', meaning 'a condition'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
conditional love:
Love that is dependent on certain conditions being met.
conditional release:
A release from imprisonment that is subject to certain conditions.
conditional acceptance:
Acceptance of an offer that includes conditions.
Slang Meanings