adj. & n.
--adj.
1. (often foll. by on) dependent; not absolute; containing a condition or stipulation (a conditional offer).
2 Gram. (of a clause, mood, etc.) expressing a condition.
--n. Gram.
1. a conditional clause etc.
2 the conditional mood.
Phrases and idioms:
conditional discharge Law an order made by a criminal court whereby an offender will not be sentenced for an offence unless a further offence is committed within a stated period.
Derivatives:
conditionality n. conditionally adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF condicionel or f. LL conditionalis (as condition)