Synonyms: conditional
Definition: imposing or depending on or containing a condition
Usage: conditional acceptance of the terms; lent conditional support; the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid
Similar words: contrary to fact, counterfactual
Definition: going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis)
Similar words: dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on, contingent, contingent on, contingent upon
Definition: determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
Usage: arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
Similar words: dependant, dependent, qualified
Definition: contingent on something else
Similar words: provisional, provisionary, probationary, tentative
Definition: under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
Usage: probationary employees; a provisional government; just a tentative schedule
Similar words: provisory
Definition: subject to a proviso
Usage: a provisory clause
Synonyms: conditional
Definition: qualified by reservations
Similar words: qualified
Definition: limited or restricted; not absolute
Usage: gave only qualified approval