apodosis

[ uh-pod-uh-sis ]

noun

, plural a·pod·o·ses [uh, -, pod, -, uh, -seez].

1. 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 ).

apodosis

/ əˈpɒdəsɪs /

noun

1. 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 History and Origins

Origin of apodosis¹

1630–40; < Late Latin < Greek: a returning, answering clause, equivalent to apo ( di ) dó ( nai ) to give back ( apo- apo- + didónai to give) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of apodosis¹

C17: via Late Latin from Greek: a returning or answering (clause), from apodidonai to give back

Example Sentences

But Mr. Caffyn's apodosis was never divulged, because, seized with an access of rage, he turned out the gas and hurried from the room.

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Thus, in the sentence, ½Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him,¸ the former clause is the protasis, and the latter the apodosis. µ Some grammarians extend the terms protasis and apodosis to the introductory clause and the concluding clause, even when the sentence is not conditional.

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The apodosis he would not have denied.

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They say that the apodosis begins with the first כן, and that in ver.

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What are we to suppose the suppressed apodosis of the proposition?

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