condition

con-di-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state that something or someone is in.

  2. 2.

    To train or accustom.

  3. 3.

    A circumstance affecting how people live or work.

  4. 4.

    To bring into a desired state.

  5. 5.

    A requirement that must be met.

  6. 6.

    A medical problem.

Forms

plural: conditions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on condition that — provided that
  • •
    in good condition — well-maintained
  • •
    out of condition — unfit
  • •
    terms and conditions — rules of agreement
  • •
    a necessary condition — something essential
  • •
    human condition — shared human experiences

Related words

See also: circumstance, requirement, situation, state
Synonyms: circumstance, requirement, state, stipulation

Etymology

From Latin "condicio" meaning agreement or situation, from "condicere" meaning to agree.