Condition

Physical or mental state of a person or thing, Requirement that must be fulfilled or agreed upon, State of something, especially in terms of its appearance or quality, A circumstance that affects a situation

Condition - Meanings

Physical or mental state of a person or thing

Example: His medical condition is improving.

Usage: formalContext: medical or health-related discussions

Note: Commonly used in professional healthcare settings.

Requirement that must be fulfilled or agreed upon

Example: One condition of the contract is timely delivery.

Usage: formalContext: business or legal contexts

Note: Often used in negotiations and agreements.

State of something, especially in terms of its appearance or quality

Example: The car is in excellent condition.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations

Note: Commonly used when discussing the state of objects or items.

A circumstance that affects a situation

Example: The success of the project is dependent on several conditions.

Usage: formalContext: academic or technical discussions

Note: Used to describe influencing factors or variables.

Condition's synonyms

state

State refers to the physical or overall condition of something.

Example: The car is in a good state.

Note: State is more commonly used to describe the current physical or overall condition of something, while 'condition' can also refer to the state of health or functioning.

situation

Situation refers to the circumstances or conditions in which something exists or occurs.

Example: The situation of the building is deteriorating.

Note: Situation is often used to describe the circumstances surrounding a particular condition or state.

status

Status refers to the position or state at a particular time.

Example: The project's status is pending approval.

Note: Status typically conveys a sense of position or standing in relation to others or a specific context.

circumstance

Circumstance refers to the conditions or factors that affect a situation.

Example: Under the circumstances, we had to cancel the event.

Note: Circumstance emphasizes the external factors or conditions that influence a situation.

Condition expressions, common phrases

In good condition

Refers to something being well-maintained or in a satisfactory state.

Example: The used car is in good condition, with low mileage and a clean interior.

Note: Focuses on the state of something rather than the overall concept of 'condition.'

Condition of approval

Specifies a requirement that must be met for something to be accepted or finalized.

Example: The contract includes a condition of approval from the board of directors before it becomes valid.

Note: Emphasizes a specific requirement within a broader context of 'condition.'

Mint condition

Describes something being in impeccable or pristine condition, often used for collectible items.

Example: The comic book collector's edition was in mint condition, still in its original packaging.

Note: Highlights a state of perfection or flawless quality within the concept of 'condition.'

Condition precedent

Refers to a condition that must be fulfilled before certain obligations can be enforced.

Example: The merger agreement includes a condition precedent that the shareholders must approve the deal.

Note: Specifically denotes a condition that needs to be met before proceeding to the next step.

Living conditions

Refers to the circumstances and environment in which people live or work.

Example: The refugees were living in deplorable conditions, lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.

Note: Focuses on the quality of life or environment rather than the general state of 'condition.'

Condition assessment

Refers to the evaluation or examination of the state or quality of something.

Example: The engineer conducted a thorough condition assessment of the building to determine its structural integrity.

Note: Specifically involves assessing the state or quality of something for a particular purpose.

Terms and conditions

Refers to the rules, requirements, and provisions that govern an agreement or transaction.

Example: Before signing up for the service, make sure to read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.

Note: Encompasses the specific rules and provisions governing a contract or agreement.

Condition everyday (slang) expressions

In top condition

This slang term means something is in excellent or optimal condition.

Example: After a few weeks of training, his car was in top condition for the race.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the highest level of condition rather than just being in good condition.

In rough condition

Used to describe something in poor or deteriorated condition, usually needing repair or improvement.

Example: The old house we found was in rough condition, but we decided to renovate it.

Note: This term indicates a lower level of condition compared to simply saying something is not in good condition.

In mint shape

Refers to something being in pristine condition, like new or flawless.

Example: Despite its age, the antique watch was in mint shape, still ticking perfectly.

Note: While 'mint condition' is a common term, 'mint shape' adds a slightly informal twist to emphasize perfect condition.

In tip-top shape

Indicates someone or something is in excellent physical or mental condition.

Example: The pilot was in tip-top shape for the long-haul flight ahead.

Note: This informal term emphasizes great condition, similar to 'in top condition,' but adds a playful tone.

In bad shape

Means something is in poor or damaged condition, often requiring attention or fixing.

Example: After the accident, his car was in bad shape and needed extensive repairs.

Note: This slang term implies a more serious level of disrepair compared to simply saying something is not in good condition.

In tiptop condition

Similar to 'in tip-top shape,' this slang means something is in excellent or perfect condition.

Example: She had been training hard, and her performance was in tiptop condition during the competition.

Note: While similar to 'tip-top shape,' 'tiptop condition' adds an extra layer of emphasis on optimal condition.

In decent nick

Describes something as being in acceptable or reasonable condition, especially for its age or situation.

Example: Considering its age, the used bike was in decent nick and just needed a few adjustments.

Note: This slang term indicates satisfactory condition, often used informally to suggest things are in good enough shape.

Condition - Examples

English: The doctor diagnosed her condition as pneumonia.

English: The condition for receiving the scholarship is a high GPA.

English: The athlete's physical condition is excellent.

Condition grammar

Condition - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: condition

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): conditions, condition

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): condition

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): conditioned

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): conditioning

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): conditions

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): condition

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): condition

Syllables, Separation and Stress

condition Contains 3 syllables: con • di • tion

Phonetic transcription: kən-ˈdi-shən

con di tion , kən ˈdi shən (The red syllable is stressed)

Condition - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

condition: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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