conditioned
|con/di/tioned|
/kənˈdɪʃənd/
(condition)
state or situation
Etymology
'condition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conditio', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'dicere' meant 'to speak'.
'conditio' transformed into the Old French word 'condition', and eventually became the modern English word 'condition' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'agreement or stipulation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'state or situation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'condition'.
The athlete was conditioned to perform at high altitudes.
Adjective 1
having been trained or adapted to behave in a certain way.
The dog is conditioned to sit when given a treat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41