condition

UK: kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n | US: kənˈdɪʃən

Definition

  1. n. a state of being or circumstance affecting functioning

  2. n. a requirement or stipulation

  3. vt. to train or adapt to a specific state

Structure
con <together>dit <give>ion <noun suffix>
Etymology

Derived from Latin condicio (agreement, stipulation), via Old French condicion. The root dit (from Latin dare, "to give") implies "something given or agreed upon," while con- emphasizes mutual involvement. Over time, the meaning expanded from legal terms ("terms of agreement") to broader states or circumstances.

Examples

  1. The car is in excellent condition.

  2. One condition of the job is regular travel.

  3. Athletes condition their bodies for peak performance.

  4. The contract outlines the terms and conditions.

  5. Humidity affects the condition of wooden furniture.