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conditioned
Conditioned (adjective) means Trained through repetition to respond automatically in a certain way. Example: “The dog was conditioned to salivate at the sound of the bell.”
adjective
1
Trained through repetition to respond automatically in a certain way.
"The dog was conditioned to salivate at the sound of the bell."
"After years of drills, the soldiers were conditioned to react instantly to the whistle."
"Children can be conditioned to feel anxious about tests if adults react badly."
2
Physically fit as a result of training or exercise.
"The athletes were well conditioned after months of pre-season training."
"The marathon runner was so well conditioned that the hill hardly slowed her."
"He is not properly conditioned yet, so he gets tired quickly."
How to use conditioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrained to react a certain way automatically, or physically fit from exercise.
Common pairings
conditioned response
well conditioned
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What does “conditioned” mean?
The word “conditioned” means trained through repetition to respond automatically in a certain way. In plain terms, trained to react a certain way automatically, or physically fit from exercise.
How do you use “conditioned” in a sentence?
Here is “conditioned” used in a sentence: “The dog was conditioned to salivate at the sound of the bell.”
What is the opposite of “conditioned”?
The opposite of “conditioned” — its antonyms — is unconditioned.
What part of speech is “conditioned”?
“Conditioned” is an adjective.
Is “conditioned” a common word?
“Conditioned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “conditioned” have?
“Conditioned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: trained through repetition to respond automatically in a certain way.
What is the difference between "conditioned" and "trained"?
"Conditioned" specifically implies a response has become automatic through repetition, often without conscious thought, such as a dog conditioned to salivate at a bell. "Trained" is broader and can describe deliberate skill-building that still requires conscious effort, not just automatic reactions.
What does it mean to be "physically conditioned"?
To be physically conditioned means to be physically fit as a result of training or exercise, describing a body that has adapted to perform well through repeated physical activity. This sense of "conditioned" focuses on fitness rather than automatic behavioral responses.
What is a "conditioned response" in psychology?
A conditioned response is a reaction that has been trained through repetition so that it occurs automatically in a certain situation, without the person or animal consciously deciding to react. This concept comes from psychology, most famously illustrated by animals learning to associate a neutral signal with an automatic behavior.
