as in dependent
determined by something else
the sale of the house is conditional upon the approval of a mortgage for the prospective buyer
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Recent Examples of conditional
One, an ordinance, would have granted the gas station a conditional use permit.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Proctor, who spoke to confirm his name and address, has been remanded on conditional bail until the hearing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
For shoppers, this means any impact on food prices is likely to be delayed, uneven, and conditional.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Proctor, who spoke to confirm his name and address, has been remanded on conditional bail until the hearing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
For shoppers, this means any impact on food prices is likely to be delayed, uneven, and conditional.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditional
Adjective
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The new Gigi’s opening date is dependent on when Jones finalizes her location.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Barbados is itself dependent on fossil fuel imports, though the country is aiming to use 100% renewable energy within the next decade.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The video captured Olaf’s tentative first play with Tank.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There's also tentative evidence for a plane of satellites around another nearby galaxy, Centaurus A.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Conditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditional. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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