PROTASIS


Meaning of PROTASIS in English

[ 'prɒtəsɪs ]

■ noun ( plural protases -si:z ) Grammar the clause expressing the condition in a conditional sentence (e.g. if you asked me in if you asked me I would agree ). Contrasted with apodosis .

Origin

C16: via L. from Gk ~ 'proposition'.

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