condition

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

   the contract set out the conditions of the lease

2. 2
   noun

   a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing

   the human condition

3. 3
   noun

   a state at a particular time

   a condition (or state) of disrepair

4. 4
   noun

   an illness, disease, or other medical problem

   a heart condition

5. 5
   verb

   to apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny

   I condition my hair after washing it

6. 6
   verb

   to put into a better state

   I condition old cars.

7. 7
   noun

   A state or quality.

   National reports on the condition of public education are dismal.

8. 8
   noun

   A requirement.

   Environmental protection is a condition for sustainability.

Etymology

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