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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While the preconditions for a bubble are high, Yardeni’s model hasn’t detected any near-term risks that might trigger a collapse.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
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
It also calls on Tehran "to engage seriously and without preconditions in talks aimed at building international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 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
This little episode demonstrates clearly what the preconditions are for priority disputes.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
