conditioned

American  

[kuhn-dish-uhnd] / kənˈdɪʃ ənd /

adjective

1. existing under or subject to conditions.

2. characterized by a predictable or consistent pattern of behavior or thought as a result of having been subjected to certain circumstances or conditions.

3. Psychology. proceeding from or dependent on a conditioning of the individual; learned; acquired.

   conditioned behavior patterns.

4. made suitable for a given purpose.

   Synonyms:

   adjusted

5. accustomed; inured.

   Synonyms:

   used to

6. air-conditioned.

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conditioned British  

/ kənˈdɪʃənd /

adjective

1. psychol of or denoting a response that has been learned Compare unconditioned

2. (foll by to) accustomed; inured; prepared by training

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Other Word Forms

• nonconditioned adjective
• self-conditioned adjective
• semiconditioned adjective
• well-conditioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of conditioned

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; condition, -ed ²

Example Sentences

As guests, we’ve been conditioned to think that great hospitality is something that happens to us, not with us.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Nate came with an audience conditioned to wanting to hear his voice.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The draft law is a key demand from the international community, which has conditioned economic aid to Lebanon on financial reforms.

From Barron's

The air conditioned spaces, usually with seating and free water, are meant to provide people with a refuge from the heat, particularly those with health problems, older people, babies, and those with limited resources.

From BBC

The closing of the tender offer is conditioned on a majority of Warner Bros. shares tendering in its favor and other factors.

From Barron's