Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
protases
noun
prəˈteɪsɪs
Definition
In grammar, protasis refers to the clause of a conditional sentence that expresses the condition.
Examples
- If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
- If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
- If he calls, I will answer.
Meaning
A protasis is typically the ‘if’ part of a conditional statement, indicating a condition that must be met for the result to occur.
Synonyms
- condition
- hypothesis
- premise
