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

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

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The apodosis (qu'est-ce que je ferais) is omitted and only the protasis is expressed.

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Positing what protasis would the contraction for such several schemes become a natural and necessary apodosis?

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The apodosis of an implied condition: 'If you prayed for me, the fire would rise'.

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The Subjunctive in the Apodosis of conditional sentences of this type is of the Potential variety.

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