condition
noun
1. a state at a particular time
- a condition (or state) of disrepair
Similar word(s): status
Definition categories: state
2. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
Similar word(s): precondition, stipulation
Definition categories: communication, assumption, premise, premiss
3. a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
- the human condition
Definition categories: state
4. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
Similar word(s): circumstance, consideration
Definition categories: thought, information
5. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
Similar word(s): shape
Definition categories: state, healthiness
6. an illness, disease, or other medical problem
- a heart condition
- a skin condition
Definition categories: state, illness, malady, sickness, unwellness
7. (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
- the contract set out the conditions of the lease
Similar word(s): strings, term
Definition categories: communication, statement
8. the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
Definition categories: thought, procedure, process
Sentences with condition as a noun:
- Environmental protection is a condition for sustainability.
- My aunt couldn't walk up the stairs in her condition.
- National reports on the condition of public education are dismal.
- Hypnosis is a peculiar condition of the nervous system.
- A man of his condition has no place to make request.
verb
1. establish a conditioned response
Definition categories: social, instruct, learn, teach
2. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Similar word(s): check, discipline, train
Definition categories: social, develop
3. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Similar word(s): qualify, specify, stipulate
Definition categories: communication, contract, undertake
4. put into a better state
- he conditions old cars
Definition categories: change, ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate
5. apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
- I condition my hair after washing it
Definition categories: body, shampoo
Sentences with condition as a verb:
- I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego.
- They were conditioning their shins in their karate class.
- to condition a student who has failed in some branch of study