precondition — A condition that must exist or be established before something else can happen or be considered. A prerequisite or requirement that comes before another action.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A condition that must exist or be established before something else can happen or be considered. A prerequisite or requirement that comes before another action.
Pronunciation (IPA): /priːkənˈdɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- Having a driver's license is a precondition for renting a car, unless you're planning to use it as a very expensive paperweight.
- Good communication is a precondition for any healthy relationship.
- The teacher said that doing homework is a precondition for understanding the exam, but I'm testing the theory that panic is an adequate substitute.
precondition
NOUN[/priːkənˈdɪʃən/]
A condition that must exist or be established before something else can happen or be considered. A prerequisite or requirement that comes before another action.
A condition that must exist or be established before something else can happen or be considered. A prerequisite or requirement that comes before another action.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin praecondicio, combining prae- meaning 'before' and condicio meaning 'agreement' or 'terms.' The word literally means a condition that must be established beforehand.
Breakdown
pre- (before/in advance) + condition (state or requirement) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or state)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Having a driver's license is a precondition for renting a car, unless you're planning to use it as a very expensive paperweight.”
“Good communication is a precondition for any healthy relationship.”
“The teacher said that doing homework is a precondition for understanding the exam, but I'm testing the theory that panic is an adequate substitute.”
“Economic stability is often considered a precondition for democratic development.”
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