Precondition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹiːkənˌdɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Precondition is a noun meaning A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
Meaning
A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
More Meanings
- A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.
- (medicine, biology) To condition in advance
Example Sentences
A marriage licence is a precondition for a wedding.
The hearts were preconditioned by either ischemia or bradykinin or adenosine.
“The Office will refuse to register works entirely generated by AI,” says Robert Kasunic of the USCO. “Human authorship is a precondition to copyrightability.”
Presidential adviser Bouthaina Shaaban told Russia Today TV on Tuesday that the government would attend without preconditions and with the goal of stopping violence and terrorism in the country, SANA reported.
Word Forms
- preconditions
- pre-condition
- preconditioning
- preconditioned
Synonyms for precondition
Depending on context, synonyms include prerequisite, presumption, condition, stipulation, presupposition, given.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include presupposition, stipulation, given, presumption, condition, proviso.
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