condition
/kənˈdɪʃən/
The term functions as a versatile bridge between physical state and logical requirement. When describing an object, it refers to the tangible integrity of the item, whereas in a legal or social sense, it transforms into a prerequisite that dictates the possibility of a future event.
In a psychological or biological sense, the word shifts from a static state to a dynamic process. To be conditioned is to undergo a behavioral modification, moving the word from a descriptive noun of status to an active verb of training or adaptation.
Countable as a requirement or disease; uncountable as a general state.
💬Casual Conversation
I can't believe I bought this textbook in this condition.
I can't believe I bought this textbook in this condition.
You probably got scammed on eBay. I'm not helping you rewrite the missing pages.
You probably got scammed on eBay. I'm not helping you rewrite the missing pages.
Meanings
Examples
The vintage car is still in excellent condition.
Collocations & Compounds
mint condition
perfect, as if new
The comic book is in mint condition.
poor condition
damaged or worn out
The bridge is in poor condition.
working condition
functional and operational
The printer is in good working condition.
pristine condition
completely clean and untouched
The snow was in pristine condition.
physical condition
the state of a body or object
He is in peak physical condition.
Idioms & Sayings
on condition that
provided that
I will go on condition that you pay for dinner.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'condition', from Latin 'condicio' (meaning "agreement, situation, or stipulation"), which stems from 'con-' ("together") + 'dicere' ("to say" or "to speak"). Literally, it refers to something "agreed upon" or "spoken together," evolving from a legalistic term for a contract stipulation to describe the general state of being or a prerequisite.