condition
gb/kəndˈɪʃən/ us/kəndˈɪʃən/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 500
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
state of something or someone
The way something or someone is at a certain time, especially about health or quality.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is in [adjective] condition
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'condition' with 'situation'; 'condition' refers to the state or quality, not the circumstances.
Visawe
state (A general term for how something is; slightly broader.)
|
shape (Informal term, often about physical quality or fitness.)
Vinyume
disrepair (Describes a bad, damaged state, especially for objects.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
good condition
|poor condition
|physical condition
|working condition
|mint condition
Mada
daily life
|health
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The car is in excellent condition despite its age.
- Her medical condition has improved after treatment.
- The house was sold in poor condition.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The bike is in good condition.
- He is in good physical condition.
- My phone is in bad condition.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
requirement for something to happen
Something that must happen or be true before something else can happen.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is a condition for [something else]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'condition' with 'rule'; a condition is often specific to making something possible.
Visawe
requirement (A more general term for something needed.)
|
term (Often used in agreements and contracts.)
Vinyume
freedom (Indicates no restrictions or requirements.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
meet the conditions
|terms and conditions
|strict conditions
Mada
rules
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Payment in advance is a condition for delivery.
- You may enter the competition under certain conditions.
- The loan was approved with strict conditions.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- You can join under one condition.
- We must meet the conditions to get the prize.
- This job has many conditions.
Nomino
technical
B1
entity
3
illness or medical problem
A sickness or health problem someone has.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has [a/an] [adjective] condition
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'condition' with 'disease'; 'condition' can also refer to long-term states not classified as diseases.
Visawe
disorder (More clinical; often used for mental or physical health issues.)
|
illness (General term for being sick.)
Vinyume
health (The absence of disease or illness.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
chronic condition
|serious condition
|heart condition
Mada
health
|medicine
Mifano
- She suffers from a rare skin condition.
- The patient is in stable condition after surgery.
- Asthma is a common respiratory condition.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He has a heart condition.
- She has a skin condition.
- My uncle has a serious condition.
Kitenzi
B2
action
4
train or influence behavior over time
To teach a person or animal to act in a certain way by doing something many times.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to condition [someone/something] to [do something]
Visawe
train (More general; used for teaching skills.)
|
program (Implies systematic teaching, sometimes mechanical.)
Vinyume
untrain (To remove learned behavior.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
conditioned response
|conditioned reflex
Mada
psychology
|training
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The dog was conditioned to bark at strangers.
- Children can be conditioned to follow routines.
- Years of practice conditioned him to react calmly under pressure.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The dog is conditioned to sit when I say 'sit'.
- She conditioned her cat to use the box.
- I am conditioning myself to wake up early.
Kitenzi
A2
action
5
treat to improve quality or feel
To put something on hair, skin, or other material to keep it soft and healthy.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to condition [hair/skin/material] with [something]
Visawe
treat (General term for applying something for improvement.)
|
moisturize (Specifically adding moisture, often for skin.)
Vinyume
dry out (To remove moisture and make rough.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
condition hair
|condition leather
Mada
personal care
|maintenance
|daily_life
|body
Mifano
- You should shampoo and then condition your hair.
- He conditioned the leather seats to prevent cracking.
- This lotion will condition your skin.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I wash and condition my hair every day.
- She conditions her skin with cream.
- He conditions his shoes with oil.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
condition
IPA
GB/kəndˈɪʃən/
US/kəndˈɪʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
con - di - tion (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: condition
- Plural: condition, conditions
Verb
- Base: condition
- 3rd Person Singular: conditions
- Present Participle: conditioning
- Past: conditioned
Familia ya neno
Forms
conditions
noun
conditioning
verb
conditioned
verb
Core family
conditional
adjective B2
conditionally
adverb B2
Related words
conditioner
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unconditional
adjective
unconditionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
precondition
noun
Semi
in (good/bad) condition
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊdbˌæd kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
being in a certain state of quality/repair
To be in a good or bad state of quality, health, or repair.
Mifano
- The bicycle is in perfect condition.
- After the storm, the roof was in bad condition.
on (the) condition that
1/ˈɔn ðə kəndˈɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
'only if' requirement phrase
'Only if' something happens first.
Mifano
- You can borrow the car on the condition that you fill up the tank.
- They agreed to help on the condition that their names were kept secret.
stable condition
1/stˈeɪbəl kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
patient's state not changing quickly
'Stable' means the patient is not getting better or worse quickly.
Mifano
- The patient remains in stable condition after surgery.
- She was taken to hospital and is now listed in stable condition.
terms and conditions
1/tˈɚmz ˈænd kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
rules in an agreement/contract
The rules you agree to when you make a deal or use a service.
Mifano
- Please read the terms and conditions before signing.
- By using this website, you accept our terms and conditions.