conditional clause

noun

A dependent clause that expresses a condition, typically introduced by if, unless, or similar subordinators, which must be met for the action in the main clause to occur.

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Meanings

nounconditional clause (plural conditional clauses)

plural conditional clauses

  1. A dependent clause that expresses a condition, typically introduced by if, unless, or similar subordinators, which must be met for the action in the main clause to occur.
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