zero conditional

English

Noun

zero conditional (plural zero conditionals)

  1. (grammar, linguistics) A structure used to convey general truths or facts, containing an if clause (with a verb in the present tense) and a main clause (with a verb in the present tense).
    Coordinate terms: first conditional, second conditional, third conditional, mixed conditional
    "If it rains, the ground gets wet" is an example of a zero conditional.
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