What is the meaning of 'if and only if' in a conditional sentence?

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What is the meaning of 'if and only if' in a conditional sentence?

The phrase 'if and only if' in a conditional sentence indicates that the condition stated is necessary and sufficient for the result to occur. It implies that both the condition and the result are dependent on each other and cannot happen independently.