Definition of precondition Precondition

/pɹiˌkʌndɪˈʃʌn/ - [preekundishun] - pre•con•di•tion

We found 9 definitions of precondition from 5 different sources.

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What does precondition mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: preconditions

precondition - a condition that is a prerequisite
  prerequisite, requirement something that is required in advance; "Latin was a prerequisite for admission"
precondition - an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
  condition, stipulation
  premise, premiss, assumption a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play"
  boundary condition (mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations
precondition - an assumption that is taken for granted
  given, presumption
  supposal, supposition, assumption the cognitive process of supposing

Verb

preconditions, preconditioning, preconditioned  

precondition - put into the required condition beforehand
  gear up, ready, prepare, fix, set up, set to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • precondition (Noun)
    A requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action.
  • precondition (Verb)
    To condition in advance.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • precondition (n.)
    A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • precondition
    prē-kon-dish′un, n. a previous condition

Part of speech

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  • precondition, verb, present, 1st person singular of precondition (infinitive).
  • precondition, verb (infinitive).
  • precondition, noun, singular of preconditions.

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