pre·con·di·tion (pr k n-d sh n)n. A condition that must exist or be established before something can occur or be considered; a prerequisite. tr.v. pre·con·di·tioned, pre·con·di·tion·ing, pre·con·di·tions To condition, train, or accustom in advance. |
precondition Noun
something that is necessary before something else can come about
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| Noun | 1. | precondition - an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something elseassumption, premise, premiss - a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play" boundary condition - (mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations provision, proviso - a stipulated condition; "he accepted subject to one provision" |
| 2. | precondition - an assumption that is taken for granted |
| 3. | precondition - a condition that is a prerequisite |
| Verb | 1. | precondition - put into the required condition beforehandgear up, prepare, ready, set, fix, set up - make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill" |
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