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Precondition

Verb / ˌpri:kʌˈndɪʃʌn / Another word for precondition — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen.

Synonyms & similar words

given presumption condition stipulation prerequisite requirement necessity essential qualification stipulation demand obligation requisite must needful necessary prerequirement qualification

Example sentences

  1. The precondition for entering the contest is being over 18 years old.
  2. The job offer had a precondition that the applicant had a degree.
  3. The precondition for starting the project was having enough funding.
  4. The precondition for adopting a pet is having a suitable home.
  5. The precondition for success is hard work and determination.

Quotes

  • 'The precondition to freedom is security.' - Rand Paul
  • 'The precondition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.' - Rudyard Kipling
  • 'The precondition for listening to the soul's music is silence.' - Sri Chinmoy

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