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 | ||