Condition Definition
condition
noun
- a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
- an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
- a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition"
- information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take"
- the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
- an illness, disease, or other medical problem; "a heart condition"; "a skin condition"
- (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous"
- the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
verb
- establish a conditioned response
- develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments"
- put into a better state; "he conditions old cars"
- apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; "I condition my hair after washing it"
"Condition" in song lyrics
See how condition is used in real songs:
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"Let's turn mummy's shut up affection a berserk glory condition"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen -
"Agony rides inside the heartache wretched condition"
Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters -
"he crafted a path to escape his condition"
Aesop Rock f/ Breeze Brewin, Cage — Getaway Car
Words that rhyme with condition
Usage tips for "condition"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "condition" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for condition to find words that pair well.