protasis
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒtəsɪs/
Definition of protasis
noun ( plural protases /-siːz/)
Grammar- the clause expressing the condition in a conditional sentence (e.g. if you asked me in if you asked me I would agree). Often contrasted with apodosis.
Origin:
late 16th century: via Latin from Greek protasis 'proposition', from pro 'before' + teinein 'to stretch'