condition

CEFRA1

/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state that something or someone is in.

  2. 02

    verb

    To train or prepare someone or something.

Examples

  • I accept, but only under one condition.

  • The condition prevents the blood from circulating freely.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A state or quality.

  2. A particular state of being.

  3. The health status of a medical patient.

More examples

In context

  • Your mother is in critical condition.

  • Hypnosis is a peculiar condition of the nervous system.

  • National reports on the condition of public education are dismal.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English condicioun, from Old French condicion (French condition), from Latin condicio. An unetymological change in spelling due to a confusion with conditio.