English noun: precondition | |||
| 1. | precondition (communication) an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else | ||
| Synonyms | condition, stipulation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assumption, premise, premiss | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | boundary condition, provision, proviso | ||
| 2. | precondition (cognition) an assumption that is taken for granted | ||
| Synonyms | given, presumption | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assumption, supposal, supposition | ||
| 3. | precondition (cognition) a condition that is a prerequisite | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | prerequisite, requirement | ||
English verb: precondition | |||
| 1. | precondition (change) put into the required condition beforehand | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up | ||