Meaning
a condition that must be met for something to happen or be valid
Primary Function
introducing a formal condition in written or spoken English
Communicative Purpose
to clearly state a requirement that must be fulfilled
Pattern
provided that
Core Structure
provided that
Função primária
introducing a formal condition in written or spoken English
Propósito comunicativo
to clearly state a requirement that must be fulfilled
Situações de gatilho
formal agreements, contracts, academic papers, official documents
Contextos
formal writing, professional communication, legal documents, business proposals
Padrão
provided that
Estrutura central
provided that
Slots de substituição
a clause or condition that must be met
Colocados típicos
- all conditions are met
- the requirements are fulfilled
Substituições comuns
- on condition that
- subject to
- as long as
Erros comuns
using 'provided that' in informal speech, confusing with 'if'
Similar / contraste
as long as, on the condition that, subject to
Interferências
confusing 'provided that' with 'provided' as a verb
Família do chunk
- formal conditionals
- subordinating conjunctions
Nuance
formal and precise, used in written English and professional communication
Efeito pragmático
conveys a strict condition that must be met
Dica de memória
event will happen provided that
Nota
This chunk is used to introduce a condition that must be satisfied for a certain outcome or agreement to take place. It is more formal and precise compared to other conditional expressions like 'if' or 'as long as', and it is commonly found in legal, academic, and professional contexts where strict conditions are necessary.
Upgrade path
if → as long as → provided that
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