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Term: Apodosis

Definition:

Apodosis is a term for the main clause in a conditional sentence:

If you tried it, you'd probably love it.

The apodosis is you'd probably love it and if you tried it is the protasis (if clause).

See Also: 1st Conditional; 2nd Conditional; 3rd Conditional; Zero Conditional Related Article English Conditionals

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