What does only if mean?
Definitions for only if
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Princeton's WordNet
only, only if, only whenadverb
never except when
"call me only if your cold gets worse"
Wiktionary
only ifconjunction
Not unless; used to introduce a necessary condition.
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only if
"Only if" is a conditional phrase in logical statements often used in math, philosophy or computer science which means that a certain proposition or situation is true solely under the specific circumstances that follow "only if". In simpler terms, "A happens only if B happens" means B is a necessary condition for A to occur. If B doesn't happen, then A won't either. It also implies that whenever A happens, B must have happened.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of only if in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of only if in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of only if in a Sentence
One has to Journey within the boundaries of paradise fading into a world of unconsciousness only if you’re thirsting to inherit this empirical knowledge not too greater and not too lesser, -MillYentei
The devil is the source of temptation, but succumbing to temptation is our own doing. Only if we come face to face with our own sinfulness, do we begin to be grateful for the power of God’s forgiveness. Only if we recognize the connection between sin and death, do we begin to probe the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection. Only if we experience the evil we have done, do we begin to understand how God has brought redemption out of loss, love out of hatred.
If a seed can become a tree, flowers and fruits and if a sperm can become a body, eyes and hair, an idiot can become intelligent, and a stupid can become a genius. Only if we choose to. Because we are the immeasurable potential of all that was, is and will be. CHOOSE to become purposeful, meaningful and useful to this world and MickeyMize your life. Share this to create valuable humans for collective evolution.
Only if talks between high-rank officials happen and lead to substantial progress, the third North Korea-United States summit is possible, as you know, the North side has shown the year-end deadline, considering that position of the North Korean side, we are closely coordinating with the U.S. side for North Korea and United States to find clues.
True greatness comes not when things go always good for you; but true greatness comes when you are really tested, when you have taken some knocks, faced some disappointments, when sadness comes. Because only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be atop the highest mountain.
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