Conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
Definitions
3 meaningsThe state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
kənˈdɪʃən
A state of being; a circumstance
The car was in excellent condition.
💡 Simply: Imagine your room. If it's messy, that's the condition it's in. Conditions can describe how something is, like the weather or a person's health. It's like a snapshot of what's happening!
👶 For kids: How something is. Like, the weather is a condition, or how healthy you are is a condition.
More Examples
The patient's medical condition has improved.
The building is in a poor state of repair, its condition is worsening.
How It's Used
"The doctor checked the patient's condition."
"The contract was signed with specific conditions attached."
"The environmental conditions in the rainforest are humid and warm."
A requirement or prerequisite.
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A requirement or prerequisite
One condition of the job offer was relocation.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're borrowing a toy from a friend. They might have conditions like 'You must return it by tomorrow' or 'Don't get it dirty!' Conditions are rules or requirements you need to follow.
👶 For kids: Something you have to do. Like, a rule!
More Examples
The conditions of the contract were difficult to understand.
He fulfilled all the conditions of the scholarship.
How It's Used
"One of the conditions for the loan was collateral."
"The agreement had several conditions attached."
To bring a person or animal into the desired state or to be prepared for something.
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To influence or determine
The constant criticism conditioned her to be anxious.
💡 Simply: Imagine training a puppy. You condition the puppy to sit by rewarding it. Conditioning means you train someone or something to do or react a certain way.
👶 For kids: To train something to do something. Like, if you train a dog to sit, you are conditioning it.
More Examples
The training program conditioned the athletes for peak performance.
Classical music can condition a child's brain to handle complex information.
How It's Used
"His early experiences conditioned his fear of dogs."
"The athlete conditioned their body for the marathon."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
under the condition that
Provided that; if.
"You can borrow the car under the condition that you return it by 8 PM."
in good condition
Being in a state of good repair or quality.
"The antique car was surprisingly in good condition."
From Old French condicion, from Latin condicio ('agreement, stipulation, condition'), from condicere ('to agree upon'), from com- ('with') + dicere ('to say').
The word has been used in English since the late 14th century, initially with a legal context.
Memory tip
Think of the 'condition' of your car after a long trip – the state it's in!
Word Origin
"agreement, stipulation"