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zero conditional

noun

zero conditional

noun
1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences 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).

  • "If it rains, the ground gets wet" is an example of a zero conditional.

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