condition

noun

UK /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	condition
plural	conditions

1
singular/uncountable the physical state of something
The survey will assess the condition of thousands of bridges.
in good/bad/terrible etc condition:
The house is in fairly good condition.
Synonyms and related words
The condition of something
state
condition
composition
1. 1a
  the physical state of a person or animal, especially how healthy they are
  She’s in excellent physical condition.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for health
  health
  condition
  fitness
2. 1b
  used for talking about how ill a person in hospital is
  His condition deteriorated overnight and he died the following day.
  in a serious/critical condition:
  A hospital spokesperson said the victim was in a serious condition.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for health
  health
  condition
  fitness
2

conditions
plural the situation or environment in which something happens or exists
Demand will remain low unless there is a change in economic conditions.
condition for:
the necessary conditions for the formation of sand dunes
under difficult/appalling conditions:
The rescue was carried out under extremely difficult conditions.
create the conditions (for something):
The teacher creates the conditions that will allow the children to learn.
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
1. 2a
  the environment in which people must live and work
  He dedicated his life to improving prison conditions.
  living/working conditions:
  The project aims to provide better living conditions and health care for the elderly.
  in terrible/appalling conditions:
  Many of the refugees are living in appalling conditions without clean water.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for situations and circumstances
  situation
  circumstance
  conditions
2. 2b
  the weather, especially when it is bad
  The storm brought freezing conditions across much of the country.
  in wet/windy conditions:
  Both teams played well in difficult windy conditions.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for climate and the weather
  weather
  climate
  spell
3. 2c
  singular formallife and the situations that people have to deal with, especially when this is difficult
  The reforms actually worsened the condition of people in rural communities.
  the human condition:
  philosophers exploring the human condition
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for situations and circumstances
  situation
  circumstance
  conditions
3
countable something that must be true or be done before another thing can happen, especially as part of an agreement, law, or contract
It is a condition of his release that he stays away from his ex-wife.
meet/satisfy conditions:
In order to qualify for the loan you have to meet strict financial conditions.
lay down/impose conditions:
The company is going to challenge the conditions imposed by the council.
terms and conditions:
Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully before signing the contract.
Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
red line
limit
constraint
1. 3a
  legalan important part of a contract. If a condition is breached, the contract can be ended, in contrast to a warranty, which is a less important part.
  Synonyms and related words
  Legal documents and parts of legal documents
  affidavit
  amendment
  apostille
4
countable an illness or health problem that lasts a long time and affects the way you live
heart/liver/lung condition:
David has a severe heart condition.
medical condition:
Do you suffer from any medical condition?
Synonyms and related words
General words for illnesses, diseases and medical conditions
illness
disease
sickness
5
on/under no condition
used to emphasize that something must never happen or is not allowed
Under no condition are you to approach the man.
On no condition are you to open that door.
Submitted by:
Caleb Judy from United States on 20/01/2016
Open Dictionary - January2016

phrases

in no condition to do something

on condition (that)

out of condition

condition

noun

US /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	condition
plural	conditions

1
singular/uncountable the physical state of something
The survey will assess the condition of thousands of bridges.
in good/bad/terrible etc. condition:
The house is in fairly good condition.
Synonyms and related words
The condition of something
state
condition
composition
1. 1a
  the physical state of a person or animal, especially how healthy they are
  She’s in excellent physical condition.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for health
  health
  condition
  fitness
2. 1b
  used for talking about how sick a person in a hospital is
  His condition deteriorated overnight and he died the following day.
  in a serious/critical condition:
  A hospital spokesperson said the victim was in a serious condition.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for health
  health
  condition
  fitness
2

conditions
plural the situation or environment in which something happens or exists
Demand will remain low unless there is a change in economic conditions.
condition for:
the necessary conditions for the formation of sand dunes
under difficult/appalling conditions:
The rescue was carried out under extremely difficult conditions.
create the conditions (for something):
The teacher creates the conditions that will allow the children to learn.
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
1. 2a
  the environment in which people must live and work
  He dedicated his life to improving prison conditions.
  in terrible/appalling conditions:
  Many of the refugees are living in appalling conditions without clean water.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for situations and circumstances
  situation
  circumstance
  conditions
2. 2b
  the weather, especially when it is bad
  The storm brought freezing conditions across much of the state.
  in wet/windy conditions:
  Both teams played well in difficult windy conditions.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for climate and the weather
  weather
  climate
  spell
3. 2c
  singular formallife and the situations that people have to deal with, especially when this is difficult
  The reforms actually worsened the condition of people in rural communities.
  the human condition:
  philosophers exploring the human condition
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for situations and circumstances
  situation
  circumstance
  conditions
3
countable something that must be true or be done before another thing can happen, especially as part of an agreement, law, or contract
It is a condition of his release that he stays away from his ex-wife.
meet/satisfy conditions:
In order to qualify for the loan you have to meet strict financial conditions.
lay down/impose conditions:
The company is going to challenge the conditions imposed by the export controls.
terms and conditions:
Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully before signing the contract.
Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
red line
limit
constraint
1. 3a
  legalan important part of a contract. If a condition is breached, the contract can be ended, in contrast to a warranty, which is a less important part.
  Synonyms and related words
  Legal documents and parts of legal documents
  affidavit
  amendment
  apostille
4
countable an illness or health problem that lasts a long time and affects the way you live
heart/liver/lung condition:
David has a severe heart condition.
medical condition:
Do both of the children suffer from the same medical condition?
Synonyms and related words
General words for illnesses, diseases and medical conditions
illness
disease
sickness
5
on/under no condition
used to emphasize that something must never happen or is not allowed
Under no condition are you to approach the man.
On no condition are you to open that door.
Submitted by:
Caleb Judy from United States on 20/01/2016
Open Dictionary - January2016

phrases

in no condition to do something

on condition (that)

out of condition

condition

verb transitive

UK /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	condition
he/she/it	conditions
present participle	conditioning
past tense	conditioned
past participle	conditioned

1
usually passiveif someone is conditioned by their experiences or by another person, they are influenced by them so that they think or behave in a particular way
Consumers have been conditioned to expect cheap food.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone behave in a particular way
influence
motivate
condition
2
usually passiveformalto control or influence something
Her responses to the questions were conditioned by political considerations.
Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone
draw a line in the sand
limit
control
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect
shape
impact
affect
3
to make your hair or skin feel smoother, softer, and more healthy by putting a substance on it
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry

condition

verb transitive

US /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	condition
he/she/it	conditions
present participle	conditioning
past tense	conditioned
past participle	conditioned

1
to make your hair or skin feel smoother, softer, and more healthy by putting a substance on it
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
2
usually passiveif someone is conditioned by their experiences or by another person, they are influenced by them so that they think or behave in a particular way
Consumers have been conditioned to expect cheap gas.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone behave in a particular way
influence
motivate
condition
3
usually passiveformalto control or influence something
Her responses to the questions were conditioned by political considerations.
Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone
draw a line in the sand
limit
control
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect
affect
shape
impact

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