condition
condition Lexical Profile
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• noun
The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
"Despite its age, the vintage automobile remains in pristine mechanical condition."
The circumstances or environmental factors affecting the way in which people live or work (usually used in the plural).
"The expedition was delayed due to hazardous weather conditions in the mountain pass."
A stipulation, requirement, or prerequisite that must be fulfilled before a contract, agreement, or outcome can take effect.
"They agreed to fund the research project on the condition that the findings be made public."
An illness, medical disorder, or chronic physical ailment affecting a person or animal.
"The patient is being treated by a specialist for a rare congenital heart condition."
• verb
To train or accustom a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept particular circumstances.
"Athletic training at high altitudes helps condition runners for endurance competitions."
To bring something into a desired state for use, especially by applying a treatment to improve the texture or health of hair, skin, or soil.
"Adding organic compost will condition the garden soil before spring planting."
To have a significant influence on or determine the manner or outcome of something.
"Early childhood experiences often condition how individuals respond to stress later in life."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Old French from the Latin noun condicio, meaning 'an agreement, stipulation, or state,' derived from condicere ('to speak together, agree upon').