C1adjectiveformallawpolitics
US/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
UK/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
depending on something else happening or being done first
In context
The loan is conditional on the government cutting public spending.
He was given a conditional release and must report to the police every week.
Her university place is conditional upon good exam results.
Words that go with conditional
adjective + preposition
- conditional onAid is conditional on free elections being held.
- conditional uponThe deal is conditional upon approval by parliament.
adjective + noun
- conditional releasePrisoners can apply for conditional release after half their sentence.
- conditional offerShe received a conditional offer from three universities.
- conditional approvalThe new drug was given conditional approval.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The deal is conditional to approval.Correct: The deal is conditional on approval.