protasis

prot·a·sis  (prt-ss)

n. pl. prot·a·ses (-sz)

1. Grammar The dependent clause of a conditional sentence, as if it rains in The game will be canceled if it rains.

2. The first part of an ancient Greek or Roman drama, in which the characters and subject are introduced.

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[Late Latin, proposition, first part of a play, from Greek, premise of a syllogism, conditional clause, from proteinein, prota-, to propose : pro-, forward; see pro-² + teinein, to stretch; see ten- in Indo-European roots.]

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pro·tatic (pr-ttk, pr-) adj.

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protasis [ˈprɒtəsɪs]

n pl -ses [-siːz]

1. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic grammar the antecedent of a conditional statement, such as it rains in if it rains the game will be cancelled Compare apodosis

2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (in classical drama) the introductory part of a play

[via Latin from Greek: a proposal, from pro- before + teinein to extend]

protatic  [prɒˈtætɪk] adj

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protasis

Classical Drama, the first part of a play, when the characters are introduced. Cf. epitasis. See also grammar; wisdom. — protatic, adj.

See also: Drama

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Rare. a proposition or maxim. See also drama; grammar.

See also: Wisdom

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a clause containing the condition in a conditional sentence. Cf. apodosis. See also drama; wisdom and foolishness. — protatic, adj.

See also: Grammar