precondition

//ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

preconditionSingular
preconditionsPlural
1

A condition that must be fulfilled before something else can happen or be done.

Trust is a precondition for a successful partnership.

Verb

preconditionInfinitive
preconditionPresent tense
preconditionedPast tense
preconditionedPast participle
preconditioningPresent participle
preconditionsThird-person singular
1

To condition or prepare someone or something in advance for a particular situation or outcome.

The training program preconditions employees to handle high-pressure situations.

Synonym

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