Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
if-not
Conjunction
/ɪf nɒt/
Definition
A conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause that presents a situation where something may not happen.
Examples
- If not for your help, I would have failed the project.
- She would have joined us, if not for her prior commitment.
- We should leave soon, if not we will miss the train.
Meaning
The term ‘if-not’ suggests a conditional relationship, indicating that an action or state is dependent on a certain condition not being met.
Synonyms
- unless
- provided that
- except if
