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Term: only if

Description:

The term "only if" is a conjunction that is used to introduce a condition which must be met for a certain result or consequence to occur. It implies a restrictive or exclusive condition and is often used in conditional statements.

Senses and Usages:

1. Only if as a condition: In this sense, "only if" is used to state that a certain outcome will happen if and only if a specific condition is fulfilled.

• Example sentence: You can borrow my car only if you promise to bring it back before midnight.

2. Only if indicating a restrictive choice: Here, "only if" expresses that an option is chosen exclusively and no other alternative is acceptable.

• Example sentence: I will have salad for lunch only if there are no other vegetarian options available.

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