precondition
|pre/con/di/tion|
B2
/ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃən/
necessary condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'precondition' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'condition' from Latin 'conditio', meaning 'agreement' or 'situation'.
Historical Evolution
'precondition' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'condition', which was used in Middle English as 'condicioun'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a condition set beforehand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done.
A precondition for the success of the project is adequate funding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35