apodosis
[ uh-pod-uh-sis ]
/ əˈpɒd ə sɪs /
noun, plural a·pod·o·ses [uh-pod-uh-seez] /əˈpɒd əˌsiz/.
the clause expressing the consequence in a conditional sentence, often beginning with then, as “then I will” in “If you go, then I will.”
Compare protasis(def 1).
Words nearby apodosis
apodeipnon,
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apodeme,
apodia,
apodictic,
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apoenzyme,
apoferritin,
apogamy,
apogee
Example sentences from the Web for apodosis
Here we regularly have the Indicative in both Protasis and Apodosis.
New Latin Grammar |Charles E. BennettThe apodosis (qu'est-ce que je ferais) is omitted and only the protasis is expressed.
Contes Franais |Douglas Labaree BuffumThe Subjunctive in the Apodosis of conditional sentences of this type is of the Potential variety.
New Latin Grammar |Charles E. BennettThe apodosis of an implied condition: 'If you prayed for me, the fire would rise'.
The Last Poems of Ovid |Ovid
British Dictionary definitions for apodosis
apodosis
/ (əˈpɒdəsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz)
logic grammar
the consequent of a conditional statement, as the game will be cancelled in if it rains the game will be cancelled
Compare protasis
Word Origin for apodosis
C17: via Late Latin from Greek: a returning or answering (clause), from
apodidonai to give back