Condition
noun
The state or level of quality that someone or something is in.
The car is in good condition.
Often appears as...
- in good condition
- in bad condition
noun
A rule or demand that must be met.
He agreed to the conditions of the contract.
Often appears as...
- under certain conditions
- meet the conditions
verb
To control or influence the behavior or development of something.
She conditions her hair with a special cream.
Often appears as...
- condition the hair
- condition the skin
noun
A particular state of health.
He has a heart condition.
Often appears as...
- medical condition
- heart condition
noun
A premise on which the fulfillment of something depends.
This clause contains a condition precedent.
Often appears as...
- condition precedent
- condition subsequent
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Formal
Technical
noun
The state or level of quality that someone or something is in.
The car is in good condition.
Often appears as...
- in good condition
- in bad condition
noun
A rule or demand that must be met.
He agreed to the conditions of the contract.
Often appears as...
- under certain conditions
- meet the conditions
verb
To control or influence the behavior or development of something.
She conditions her hair with a special cream.
Often appears as...
- condition the hair
- condition the skin
noun
A particular state of health.
He has a heart condition.
Often appears as...
- medical condition
- heart condition
noun
A premise on which the fulfillment of something depends.
This clause contains a condition precedent.
Often appears as...
- condition precedent
- condition subsequent
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Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Frequency
Commonly used to describe objects' or places' quality, often seen in ads or reviews.
The apartment is in excellent condition, ready for new tenants.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
Can express pride or dissatisfaction when talking about possessions.
He keeps his collection in pristine condition.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
Might refer to abstract qualities, such as reputation or situations.
The company's condition improved after the merger.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Frequency
Commonly used to describe objects' or places' quality, often seen in ads or reviews.
The apartment is in excellent condition, ready for new tenants.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
Can express pride or dissatisfaction when talking about possessions.
He keeps his collection in pristine condition.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
Might refer to abstract qualities, such as reputation or situations.
The company's condition improved after the merger.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Frequency
Commonly used to describe objects' or places' quality, often seen in ads or reviews.
The apartment is in excellent condition, ready for new tenants.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
Can express pride or dissatisfaction when talking about possessions.
He keeps his collection in pristine condition.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
Might refer to abstract qualities, such as reputation or situations.
The company's condition improved after the merger.
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What is depression? -...
You might even offer to help with specific tasks, like looking up therapists in the area, or making a list of questions to ask a doctor. To someone with depression, these first steps can seem insurmountable. If they feel guilty or ashamed, point out that depression is a medical condition, just like asthma or diabetes.
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What is bipolar...
Remember, bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault, or their whole identity, and it's something that can be controlled through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside,
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Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
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If superpowers were...
After all, immortality doesn't automatically translate to invincibility, it just means you cannot die. But it doesn't guarantee what condition you'll be alive in. Look at your body and count how many scars you have. If you have made this many permanent scars within your life,
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Saving an Elephant from...
He's treated with a special clay that'll help heal the wound. What do you think, Fred? Do you think it'll survive? Ah, because the guy's body condition is good he was walking and also getting to another bad level, but he's still okay to survive.
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What happens when our...
This can happen, and the outcome could be very good for humanity. But it doesn't happen automatically. The initial conditions for the intelligence explosion might need to be set up in just the right way if we are to have a controlled detonation.
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How do carbohydrates...
including high blood sugar, increased waist circumference, and high blood pressure. It increases the risk of developing conditions, like cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. And its prevalence is rapidly increasing all over the world.
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Giving checkmate is...
male-dominated sport was it realistic from my parents to think that I can become the ultimate world chess champion both of my parents are teachers we lived in Hungary modest conditions behind the
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50 Years Ago, This Was a...
as dry as the one I'm holding in my hand now what happened we replaced that condition with this condition two and a half years after we began the first spring came to life
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The three different ways...
A female kangaroo can often simultaneously support one inside her uterus and another in her pouch. In unfavorable conditions, female kangaroos can pause their pregnancies.
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What is depression? -...
You might even offer to help with specific tasks, like looking up therapists in the area, or making a list of questions to ask a doctor. To someone with depression, these first steps can seem insurmountable. If they feel guilty or ashamed, point out that depression is a medical condition, just like asthma or diabetes.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
Remember, bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault, or their whole identity, and it's something that can be controlled through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside,
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
Video examples
If superpowers were...
After all, immortality doesn't automatically translate to invincibility, it just means you cannot die. But it doesn't guarantee what condition you'll be alive in. Look at your body and count how many scars you have. If you have made this many permanent scars within your life,
Video examples
Saving an Elephant from...
He's treated with a special clay that'll help heal the wound. What do you think, Fred? Do you think it'll survive? Ah, because the guy's body condition is good he was walking and also getting to another bad level, but he's still okay to survive.
Video examples
What happens when our...
This can happen, and the outcome could be very good for humanity. But it doesn't happen automatically. The initial conditions for the intelligence explosion might need to be set up in just the right way if we are to have a controlled detonation.
Video examples
How do carbohydrates...
including high blood sugar, increased waist circumference, and high blood pressure. It increases the risk of developing conditions, like cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. And its prevalence is rapidly increasing all over the world.
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
male-dominated sport was it realistic from my parents to think that I can become the ultimate world chess champion both of my parents are teachers we lived in Hungary modest conditions behind the
Video examples
50 Years Ago, This Was a...
as dry as the one I'm holding in my hand now what happened we replaced that condition with this condition two and a half years after we began the first spring came to life
Video examples
The three different ways...
A female kangaroo can often simultaneously support one inside her uterus and another in her pouch. In unfavorable conditions, female kangaroos can pause their pregnancies.
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Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
If I am against the condition of the world, it is not because I am a moralist - it is because I want to laugh more.
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Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
If you live only in one culture for the first 20 years of your life, you become conditioned without knowing it.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world.
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Jim Justice
American Politician
West Virginians should be protected against preexisting conditions.
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Ian Hislop
Welsh Editor
I get paid to do what I enjoy, not that common a condition.
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Brenda Fassie
South African Musician
I am angry about the world's conditions for black people.
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Christiaan Rudolf de Wet
South African Politician
The condition of the wounded touched my heart deeply.
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Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
Conditioning is the most important thing in MMA.
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Mike McCready
American Musician
Life is a pre-existing condition.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
The lie is a condition of life.
Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
If I am against the condition of the world, it is not because I am a moralist - it is because I want to laugh more.
Quote examples
Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
If you live only in one culture for the first 20 years of your life, you become conditioned without knowing it.
Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world.
Quote examples
Jim Justice
American Politician
West Virginians should be protected against preexisting conditions.
Quote examples
Ian Hislop
Welsh Editor
I get paid to do what I enjoy, not that common a condition.
Quote examples
Brenda Fassie
South African Musician
I am angry about the world's conditions for black people.
Quote examples
Christiaan Rudolf de Wet
South African Politician
The condition of the wounded touched my heart deeply.
Quote examples
Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
Conditioning is the most important thing in MMA.
Quote examples
Mike McCready
American Musician
Life is a pre-existing condition.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
The lie is a condition of life.
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