mixed conditional

noun

Any of various conditional structures containing an if clause and a main clause and that is not the zero, first, second, or third conditional.

“"If you had crashed the car, you might be in trouble" involves a mixed conditional.”

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Meanings

nounmixed conditional (plural mixed conditionals)

plural mixed conditionals

  1. grammarAny of various conditional structures containing an if clause and a main clause and that is not the zero, first, second, or third conditional.

    "If you had crashed the car, you might be in trouble" involves a mixed conditional.

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