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pre·con·di·tion
 precondition
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
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transitive verb |
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preconditions, preconditioning, preconditioned |
| definition: |
to train, prepare, or familiarize ahead of time.
Astronauts were preconditioned to living in outer space. |
| related words: |
condition |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a condition or circumstance that must exist before a given event can occur.
Their marriage was a precondition to inheriting the estate.- similar words:
- condition
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