precondition
noun
something that must come before or is necessary to a subsequent result; condition.
preconditioned
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past participleof precondition.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof precondition.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
preconditionnounsomething that must come before or is necessary to a subsequent result; condition.
Example Sentences
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But given the value of reliable information to anyone trying to navigate our complex society, it seems preconditioned to fix itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
Because as viewers, we’re sort of preconditioned to think in terms of will they/won’t they or who will be the one true pairing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
American Airlines spokesman Andrew Trull told the Charlotte Observer that a preconditioned air hose was likely attached to the plane and pumping cooler air from the jet bridge onto the craft.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2022
The greatest reduction in aircraft emissions has come from preconditioned air and ground power at each of the gates, which enables the small engines in the back of the aircraft to be powered off.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2020
Generally, while still in prison, our convict-converts preconditioned themselves to meet our Nation’s moral laws.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
