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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The agreement is not a final deal, with preconditions including a private-sector backer and a stringent carbon pricing regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 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
Contrarians typically don’t hazard a guess as to when those preconditions will be met, preferring instead to let the markets tell the story in real time.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
It requires persistent involvement, coupled with a thorough schooling in the causes of the war and the necessary preconditions for real peace.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2025
I said the ANC would accept no preconditions to talks, especially not the precondition that the government wanted: the suspension of the armed struggle.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
