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1precondition
noun pre·con·di·tion \-kən-ˈdi-shən\
: something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
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First Known Use of PRECONDITION
1825
Rhymes with PRECONDITION
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2precondition
verb
Definition of PRECONDITION
transitive verb
: to put in a proper or desired condition or frame of mind especially in preparation
First Known Use of PRECONDITION
1922
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