Definition

The main part of a conditional sentence that expresses the result or outcome, usually following the word 'if'.

Example

In the sentence 'If it rains, the game will be canceled', 'the game will be canceled' is the apodosis.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term apodosis?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's actually a part of conditional sentences, like the main clause.

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to look into it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apodosis is formed from "apo-" (meaning away from) and "dosis" (from Greek "dosis", meaning a giving or a dose). The term refers to the part of a conditional sentence that follows the 'if' clause, essentially indicating what happens as a result of a condition being met, thus representing a 'giving' of a consequence away from the condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'giving' ('dosis') something 'away from' ('apo-') — that's how apodosis describes the result that follows a condition.

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