Synonyms for condition


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : kuh n-dish-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈdɪʃ ən

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Définition of condition

Origin :
  • early 14c., condicioun, from Old French condicion "stipulation, state, behavior, social status" (12c., Modern French condition), from Latin condicionem (nominative condicio) "agreement, situation," from condicere "to speak with, talk together," from com- "together" (see com-) + dicere "to speak" (see diction). Evolution of meaning through "stipulation, condition," to "situation, mode of being."
  • noun circumstances
  • noun requirement, limitation
  • noun physical shape, fitness
  • noun illness
  • verb adapt, prepare
Example sentences :
  • The spirit and the gifts of freedom ill assort with the condition of a slave.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Thank you, Robert; I will accept your gift with thanks on one condition.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • And if we look to the condition of individuals what a proud spectacle does it exhibit!
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Avoid me—place yourself in the condition of my opponent, and beware.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • I offered to engage not to marry at all, if that condition may be accepted.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • England was in a condition of great political excitement and expectancy.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Mr. Maguire moved that the House consider the condition of Ireland.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • It was unfortunate as to time, owing to the condition of affairs in Italy.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The condition in which I was now placed rendered me indeed a pitiable object.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • No sooner did he learn of Mark's condition, than he insisted on taking charge of him.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Antonyms for condition

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