condition

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The state that someone or something is in at a particular time.

   The old house was in poor condition when they bought it.

2. 2
   noun

   An illness or medical problem, especially a long-term one.

   She has a heart condition and has to avoid heavy exercise.

3. 3
   noun

   Something that must be done or agreed to as part of a deal or arrangement.

   The contract clearly set out the conditions of the lease.

4. 4
   verb

   To apply conditioner to hair to make it soft and shiny.

   I always condition my hair after washing it.

From Middle English condicioun, from Old French condicion (French condition), from Latin condicio. An unetymological change in spelling due to a confusion with conditio.

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