precondition
noun
- stipulation prior to an agreement
verb
- cause to be in the required condition beforehand
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːkənˌdɪʃən/ / /ˈpɹikənˌdɪʃən/ / /ˌpɹiːkənˈdɪʃən/ / /ˌpɹikənˈdɪʃən/ / /ˌpɹiːkənˈdəʃən/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English condition English precondition From pre- + condition.
- A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
“A marriage licence is a precondition for a wedding.”
“Presidential adviser Bouthaina Shaaban told Russia Today TV on Tuesday that the government would attend without preconditions and with the goal of stopping violence and terrorism in the country, SANA reported.”
- A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English condition English precondition From pre- + condition.
- To condition in advance
“The hearts were preconditioned by either ischemia or bradykinin or adenosine.”