Conditional
(adjective)
- Dependent on a particular condition or set of conditions.
- Based on a particular set of assumptions.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin conditionalis, from condition- "laying down conditions", from the verb condicionare (see condition).
Examples:
- The offer is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory reference.
- The agreement is conditional on the completion of the project.
- The acceptance is conditional upon passing the test.
- The loan is conditional upon meeting certain criteria.
- The promise is conditional upon fulfilling certain obligations.