conditioning

con-di-tion-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process of training or accustoming a person or animal to behave in a certain way.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of "condition."

  3. 3.

    Physical training to improve fitness.

  4. 4.

    A treatment to improve the quality of something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    air conditioning — a system for cooling air
  • •
    classical conditioning — a learning process (psychology)
  • •
    operant conditioning — learning through consequences
  • •
    strength and conditioning — athletic training program

Related words

See also: condition, psychology, training
Synonyms: preparation, training, treatment

Etymology

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