Added 8 October 2026
precondition
/ˈpɹiːkənˌdɪʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about precondition at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else.
- An assumption that is taken for granted.
- A condition that is a prerequisite.
verb
- Put into the required condition beforehand.