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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 →

  1. An assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else.
  2. An assumption that is taken for granted.
  3. A condition that is a prerequisite.

verb

  1. Put into the required condition beforehand.