zero conditional

noun

A structure used to convey general truths or facts, containing an if clause (with a verb in the present tense) and a main clause (with a verb in the present tense).

“"If it rains, the ground gets wet" is an example of a zero conditional.”

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Meanings

nounzero conditional (plural zero conditionals)

plural zero conditionals

  1. grammarA structure used to convey general truths or facts, containing an if clause (with a verb in the present tense) and a main clause (with a verb in the present tense).

    "If it rains, the ground gets wet" is an example of a zero conditional.

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