condition
kuhn-DIHSHN
Condition (noun) means the particular state that something or someone is in, especially regarding quality or health. Example: “Check the condition of the tyres before you set off on a long journey.”
noun
1
The particular state that something or someone is in, especially regarding quality or health.
"Check the condition of the tyres before you set off on a long journey."
"The car is in excellent condition despite its age."
"Doctors are monitoring his condition closely after the surgery."
2
A requirement that must be met for something else to happen.
"You can borrow my bike on one condition: you must bring it back clean."
"The offer is valid, provided certain conditions are met before the end of the month."
"One condition of the loan is that it must be repaid within five years."
verb
1
To train someone or something to behave or react in a certain way.
"Dogs can be conditioned to sit when they hear a short whistle."
"Advertisers try to condition us to link their products with happiness."
"Years of praise had conditioned him to expect constant approval."
How to use condition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state something is in, a requirement that must be met, or (as a verb) training someone to react a certain way.
Common pairings
in good condition
on one condition
medical condition
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Word forms
- Plural
- conditions
- Third person singular
- conditions
- Past tense
- conditioned
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Etymology
From Old French condicion, from Latin condicio ("agreement, stipulation").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for condition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “condition” mean?
The word “condition” means the particular state that something or someone is in, especially regarding quality or health. In plain terms, the state something is in, a requirement that must be met, or (as a verb) training someone to react a certain way.
How do you pronounce “condition”?
“Condition” is pronounced kuhn-DIHSHN (/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “condition” in a sentence?
Here is “condition” used in a sentence: “The car is in excellent condition despite its age.”
What part of speech is “condition”?
Depending on how it is used, “condition” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “condition” come from?
The word “condition” comes from Latin. From Old French condicion, from Latin condicio ("agreement, stipulation").
Is “condition” a common word?
“Condition” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “condition” have?
“Condition” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the particular state that something or someone is in, especially regarding quality or health.
What is the difference between a condition and a disease?
A "condition" is a broad, neutral word for any state of health, which may or may not be an illness — pregnancy or good fitness are conditions too. A "disease" specifically means a harmful disorder with identifiable causes and symptoms. All diseases are conditions, but many conditions are not diseases, and "condition" often sounds gentler.
What does it mean when something is in good condition?
It means the item is well kept and largely free of damage or wear, working as it should. The phrase is common when buying or selling cars, houses, or second-hand goods. "Good condition" sits on a scale — from mint or excellent down through fair to poor — describing overall quality and state.
What are the different meanings of condition?
"Condition" has three main senses. It can mean the state or quality of something, as in a car in good condition. It can mean a medical state, as in a heart condition. And it can mean a requirement or stipulation, as in the conditions of a contract or agreement. Context tells you which applies.
What is the difference between condition and state?
The two overlap and are often interchangeable. "State" is the broader, more general word for how something is at a given moment. "Condition" tends to stress quality, health, or fitness for use, and often implies a judgement — good or bad. You would describe a patient's condition, but the state of the economy.
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