zero conditional

English

Noun

zero conditional (plural zero conditionals)

1. (grammar, linguistics) A structure used to convey general truths or facts, containing an if clause (with a verb in the present tense) and a main clause (with a verb in the present tense).

   Coordinate terms: first conditional, second conditional, third conditional, mixed conditional

   "If it rains, the ground gets wet" is an example of a zero conditional.