Conditional Statement

A conditional statement links two claims with if and then. "If A, then B" means A is enough to guarantee B, and nothing more. It does not say B requires A.

Example

"If the alarm sounds, the doors lock." The alarm is sufficient for the doors locking.

See also

• Contrapositive
• Necessary vs. Sufficient Conditions
• Conditional Chain

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Last updated October 12, 2026