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Definition of Precondition
1. Verb. Put into the required condition beforehand.
2. Noun. An assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else.
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Premise, Premiss
Specialized synonyms: Boundary Condition, Provision, Proviso
Derivative terms: Condition
3. Noun. An assumption that is taken for granted.
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Given, Presume
4. Noun. A condition that is a prerequisite.
Definition of Precondition
1. n. A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition.
Definition of Precondition
1. Noun. A requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action. ¹
2. Verb. (medicine biology) To condition in advance ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Precondition
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Precondition
Literary usage of Precondition
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"precondition had a literary beginning; it was introduced by Coleridge in 1825,
... If precondition were simply a tautologous synonym for condition, ..."
2. A History of Philosophy by Frank Thilly (1914)
"Space is a necessary precondition of phenomena and hence a necessary a priori idea.
This is an example of Kant's transcendental or metaphysical method, ..."
3. A History of Philosophy by Frank Thilly (1914)
"Space is a necessary precondition of phenomena and hence a necessary a priori idea.
This is an example of Kant's transcendental or metaphysical method, ..."
4. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"precondition had a literary beginning; it was introduced by Coleridge in 1825,
... If precondition were simply a tautologous synonym for condition, ..."
5. A History of Philosophy by Frank Thilly (1914)
"Space is a necessary precondition of phenomena and hence a necessary a priori idea.
This is an example of Kant's transcendental or metaphysical method, ..."
6. A History of Philosophy by Frank Thilly (1914)
"Space is a necessary precondition of phenomena and hence a necessary a priori idea.
This is an example of Kant's transcendental or metaphysical method, ..."