Conditional

Containing or depending on a condition, or conditions; made with limitations; not absolute; made or granted on certain terms. (Logic and Gram.) A conditional proposition is one which a erts the dependence of one categorical proposition on another: e.g. "If the wind changes, it will rain." The proposition from which the other results is termed the antecedent; the resulting proposition, the consequent. A conditional syllogism is one in which the reasoning depends on a conditional proposition. It is of two sorts, constructive and destructive ; as, 1. If AB, then C=D; but A=B, therefore C=D. 2. If A=B, then C=D; but C is not equal to D, therefore A is not equal to B. The connection between the antecedent and consequent of a conditional proposition is termed the con sequence. Conditionally, adv. With certain limitations; on particular terms or stipulations; not absolutely or positively. Conditionate, v. a. To make conditional. Conditioned, a. Having a certain condition, state, or quality. "The dearest friend to me, the kindest man, The best condition'd."-Shaks. Conditioned, pp . Containing a condition or conditions; stipulated; containing terms to be performed. -a. Having a certain condition, state, or quality. Conditioning, ppr . Making terms or conditions. Condolatory, a . Expre ing condolence.