# if not

> English word · Conjunction

## Definitions
1. Indicates that a statement is true in the event that a condition is not satisfied.
2. Indicates that one statement at least is true, and possibly a second, stronger statement is true; perhaps even.
3. Indicates that one statement is true, but a second is not; but not.

## Source
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