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ConditionedBy

Definition​

Used when: the source argument presents a situation (the consequent), which would occur if the situation in the target argument is realized (the antecedent). i.e. This is conditioned by That.

i.e. This is conditioned by That

Examples​

(1) A: if I were to be on a reality TV show
(2) A: you will know
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(2) --ConditionedBy--> (1)
(91) Teacher: Now if you download it.
(92) Teacher: It should only play
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(92) -- ConditionedBy --> (91)
<in a collaborative board game: Forbidden Island>

(363) Engineer: Can I give you that?
(364) Messenger: But then I have to discard another one.
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(364) -- ConditionedBy --> (363)

Distinctions​

note

Purpose, Condition, Cause​

  1. Condition, Purpose are restricted for potential, hypothetical, or future – non-factive – connections between cause and effect.
  2. Purpose has a specifically goal-oriented facet: The dependent is an activity that is performed for achieving the state of affairs in the head.
  3. If cause and effect are being described as factive, then Cause can be used, which differ solely in the distribution of dependent and head.
  4. Motivation can only be used when the hearer is encouraged to perform a certain activity (provided by the nucleus) or to be convinced, on the grounds of the head slash unit.