conditional

[kuhn-dish-uh-nl] / kənˈdɪʃ ə nl /

ADJECTIVE

dependent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

limited provisional restrictive tentative

WEAK

codicillary contingent depending on fortuitous granted on certain terms guarded iffy incidental inconclusive modified not absolute obscure provisory qualified relative reliant relying on restricted subject to uncertain with grain of salt with reservations with strings attached

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite

WEAK

independent unconditional unlimited unqualified unrestricted

Example Sentences

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Granting Roberts-Smith strict, conditional bail on Friday, Judge Greg Grogin said it would be "not weeks or months, but years - possibly years and years" before Roberts-Smith appears in the dock.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“The conditional two-week ceasefire is already showing signs of faltering,” analysts at Kpler said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Chip stocks across Asia rose sharply as the conditional cease-fire buoyed investor sentiment about lower chip-making costs and a continued AI investment boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

With copper’s long-term uptrend intact and sentiment turning up from extreme pessimism, copper becomes a conditional confirmation test for the reopening theme.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Suddenly that worth felt conditional, like it could be taken or squandered.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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