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conditional Synonyms
Another word for conditional
Choosing another word for conditional depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Subject to one or more conditions, stipulations, or requirements being met; not absolute.
Usage Example
"The university sent her a contingent offer of admission that required her to maintain high grades in her final semester."
Strongest
contingent
provisional
dependent
Strong
qualified
tentative
restricted
limited
• adjective (Context 2)
In grammar and logic, expressing a condition or supposition and its consequence (such as a clause beginning with 'if' or 'unless').
Usage Example
"In English grammar, a hypothetical clause often uses the word 'if' to introduce a hypothetical scenario."
Strong
hypothetical
suppositional
Opposites of conditional
The opposite of conditional shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unconditional
absolute
categorical
unqualified
unreserved
unlimited
unrestricted
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Conditional. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/conditional