precondition
noun
something that must come before or is necessary to a subsequent result; condition.
preconditions
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present tense formof precondition (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Portadown District said it had confirmed their readiness to commence the mediation process as a matter of urgency without any preconditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Our findings reveal that the Earth's interior preconditions landscapes to glaciation, determining when and where major climate transitions like the glaciation of Antarctica become possible," explained Prof Gernon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
South Korea's dovish President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in June 2025, offering Pyongyang talks without preconditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
These were both essential preconditions for the Scientific Revolution.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
