Synonyms of preconditions

preconditions

noun

plural of precondition

as in requirements

something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen

An education is an important precondition for getting a good job.

They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.

Related Words

• requirements
• necessities
• conditions
• prerequisites
• requisites
• needs
• essentials
• necessaries
• demands
• musts
• advantages
• needfuls
• sine qua nons
• must-haves
• desiderata
• pluses
• edges
• wishes
• desiderations

Dissimilar Words

• surpluses
• amenities
• luxuries
• extras
• comforts
• extravagances
• indulgences
• frills
• superfluities
• surplusages
• nonessentials
• nonnecessities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preconditions

Three preconditions are needed to distribute accountability. — Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

These changes are the preconditions for lower rates. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026

That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

The report said negotiations will begin only if the other side accepts Iran's preconditions. — Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026

Iranian preconditions But question marks hang over the ceasefire and the talks' ultimate outcome. — Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026

The ceasefire announced by Trump on Tuesday night has been fragile, and both sides have accused the other of not meeting preconditions for the talks. — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026

And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Those funds pay for emergency shelters, transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs – which provide temporary rental assistance and the assistance of a social worker, without preconditions – and permanent supportive housing. — Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026