Dictionary definition · condition
noun
- a state at a particular time"a condition (or state) of disrepair"
- an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
- a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing"the human condition"
- information that should be kept in mind when making a decision"another consideration is the time it would take"
- the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’)
- an illness, disease, or other medical problem"a heart condition"
- (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement"the contract set out the conditions of the lease"
verb
- establish a conditioned response
- develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control"Parents must discipline their children"
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement"The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"
- put into a better state"he conditions old cars"
- apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny"I condition my hair after washing it"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).