precondition

¹pre·con·di·tion

noun \-kən-ˈdi-shən\

Definition of PRECONDITION

: prerequisite

Examples of PRECONDITION

1. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition of the deal.

First Known Use of PRECONDITION

1825

Rhymes with PRECONDITION

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²precondition

transitive verb

Definition of PRECONDITION

: to put in a proper or desired condition or frame of mind especially in preparation

First Known Use of PRECONDITION

1922

Rhymes with PRECONDITION

first edition, in addition, in commission, on commission, Ordovician, proposition, requisition, rescue mission, text edition, trade edition