pre·con·di·tion
ˌprē-kən-ˈdi-shən 
preconditioned; preconditioning; preconditions
: to put in a proper or desired condition or frame of mind especially in preparation
Examples of precondition in a Sentence
Noun
They insist on a guarantee as a precondition of the deal.
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Andrew Lipstein, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
One of the preconditions of keeping below this 1.5C ceiling is that the Earth should achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 May 2024
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Noun
Just as dry–wet cycles and the perfect ratio of chemicals allowed life to profit on earth, displacement is both precondition and stimulus.
—Andrew Lipstein, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
One of the preconditions of keeping below this 1.5C ceiling is that the Earth should achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 May 2024
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precondition. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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