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Word3 condition
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /kənˈdɪʃn/ /kənˈdɪʃn/
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  • to be in pristine/excellent/perfect condition
  • many of the paintings are in poor condition.
  • the condition of the roads is poor.
  • he is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit).
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condition

(noun)/kənˈdɪʃn/ /kənˈdɪʃn/
  1. the state that something is in
    • to be in pristine/excellent/perfect condition
    • Many of the paintings are in poor condition.
    • The condition of the roads is poor.

    Extra Examples

    • The car is still in excellent condition.
    • The clock was restored to its original condition.
    • I didn't like to think about the condition of my finances.
    • The car was in perfect condition.
    • The furniture was not in a particularly good condition.
    • The poor condition of our schools should be of concern to all of us.
    • What kind of condition is the washing machine in?
  2. the state of somebody’s health or how fit they are
    • He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit).
    • The motorcyclist was in a critical condition (= at risk of dying) in hospital last night.
    • in a stable/serious condition
    • You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere.
    • She shouldn't be smoking in her condition (= because she is pregnant).
    • Her condition has deteriorated.

    Extra Examples

    • You're in no condition to tackle the stairs.
    • a young athlete in peak condition
    • Without this treatment, her condition won't improve.
    • Doctors say his condition is now stable.
    • I haven't been exercising much recently, so I'm a bit out of condition.
    • In his weakened condition, it took a long time for the wound to heal.
    • There has been a marked deterioration in her mental condition.
    • Her condition is said to be stable.
    • She shouldn't be drinking so much in her condition.
    • He is still in (a) critical condition in the hospital.
  3. an illness or a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it
    • Does your child have any kind of medical condition that we should know about?
    • She has a serious health condition.
    • a heart/skin condition
    • He suffers from a serious heart condition.
    • The drug is used to treat conditions such as epilepsy.

    Extra Examples

    • All three babies were born with an incurable heart condition.
    • Doctors used to regard pregnancy as a pathological condition.
    • He has a rare skin condition.
    • She was unable to give informed consent because of a mental condition.
    • The insurance will not cover you for a pre-existing condition.
  4. the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things
    • working/living conditions
    • economic/market conditions
    • They were working under appalling conditions.
    • a strike over pay and conditions
    • to improve conditions for workers
    • He grew up in conditions of poverty.

    Extra Examples

    • An enormous number of people live in conditions of poverty.
    • The working conditions in the factory are dreadful.
    • an effort to improve working conditions at the plant
    • people working under stressful conditions
    • Conditions are ideal for starting a business.
  5. the physical situation that affects how something happens
    • The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions.
    • The boat sank in adverse weather conditions.
    • dry/wet/harsh, etc. conditions
    • Studies show that the drug may be harmful under certain conditions.
    • extreme environmental conditions
    • treacherous driving conditions
    • Conditions are ideal for sailing today.

    Extra Examples

    • Animals adapt to changing environmental conditions.
    • As long as these weather conditions prevail, we are unable to rescue the climbers.
    • Paint shades can vary under different lighting conditions.
    • The chamber simulates conditions found at high altitudes.
    • The experiment is conducted under strictly controlled conditions.
    • The samples are heated under experimental conditions.
    • Warm, wet weather can create ideal conditions for plant diseases.
    • adverse conditions for driving
    • freak weather conditions
    • in normal flight operating conditions
    • plants that can survive dry conditions
  6. a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes forming part of a contract or an official agreement
    • Read the terms and conditions carefully before you sign.
    • The offer is subject to certain conditions.
    • They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend.
    • The officials spoke on condition of anonymity.
    • They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months.
    • They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly.
    • Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank.
    • to satisfy/meet/fulfill a condition
    • They have agreed to a ceasefire provided their conditions are met.

    Extra Examples

    • He denied being in breach of bail conditions.
    • I'll agree to the plan on one condition: my name doesn't get mentioned to the press.
    • Special conditions apply to the use of the library's rare books.
    • The UN has imposed strict conditions on the ceasefire.
    • The bar was licensed subject to the condition that no children be admitted.
    • They would not agree to our conditions.
    • To get a basic pension you must satisfy two conditions.
    • Under the conditions of the agreement, all foreign troops will leave by May.
    • the conditions attached to the grant of a residential licence
    • the terms and conditions of the contract
  7. a situation that must exist in order for something else to happen
    • Stable political leadership is a necessary condition for economic growth.
    • conditions for investment/success/development
    • We are working to create the conditions for peace.
    • Applicants must agree to teach for three years as a condition of admission to the program.
    • You can't make a consumer buy something as a condition of getting a loan.

    Extra Examples

    • Letting go of the past is one of the conditions for a lasting peace.
    • a necessary and sufficient condition for the eradication of unemployment
  8. the state of a particular group of people because of their situation in life, their problems, etc.
    • He spoke angrily about the condition of the urban poor.
    • Work is basic to the human condition (= the fact of being alive).
    • We are aiming to improve the condition of the urban poor.
  9. new or as good as new; in perfect condition
    • We sell first editions of rare books in mint condition.
  10. not in any situation; never
    • You must on no condition tell them what happened.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French condicion (noun), condicionner (verb), from Latin condicio(n-) ‘agreement’, from condicere ‘agree upon’, from con- ‘with’ + dicere ‘say’.
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