condition
/kənˈdɪʃən/noun
Definitions
A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.
A requirement or requisite.
Example: Environmental protection is a condition for sustainability. What other planets might have the right conditions for life? The union had a dispute over sick time and other conditions of employment.
A clause in a contract or agreement indicating that a certain contingency may modify the principal obligation in some way.
The health status of a medical patient.
Example: My aunt couldn't walk up the stairs in her condition.
verb
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To subject to the process of acclimation.
Example: I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego.
To subject to different conditions, especially as an exercise.
Example: They were conditioning their shins in their karate class.
To place conditions or limitations upon.
To shape the behaviour of someone to do something.