apodosis

[uh-pod-uh-sis]

noun

plural

apodoses 

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.”

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