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pre-condition

pre-condition is the alternative form of precondition.

Meaning of precondition

Noun

precondition (plural preconditions)

  1. A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.
    • A marriage licence is a precondition for a wedding.
    Synonyms:
    prerequisite
  2. A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.

See all 3 meanings of precondition

Forms of pre-condition

pluralpre-conditions

Questions about pre-condition

What is pre-condition the alternative form of?
Pre-condition is the alternative form of precondition.

Words near pre-condition in the dictionary

  1. pre-Columbian
  2. pre-combat
  3. pre-combustion
  4. pre-competition
  5. pre-conciliar
  6. pre-condition
  7. pre-conditional
  8. pre-conditions
  9. pre-conference
  10. pre-consonantal
  11. pre-cooked

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