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preconditioned

preconditioned

6.4
Made ready in advance for a specific use
  • adjective
  • /ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃənd/
translation icon : preparado
  • The athlete was preconditioned for competition after months of rigorous training.

If people already have, like, preconditioned thoughts and they hear peace, there's nothing moving.

Examples

  • If people already have, like, preconditioned thoughts and they hear peace, there's nothing moving.

    Mulligan Brothers Interviews

  • Note, it's very difficult sometimes if people already have like preconditioned thoughts and they hear peace, there's nothing moving.

  • The training program was designed for students with preconditioned skills in mathematics.

  • She arrived in class with preconditioned knowledge about the topic from her reading.

Synonyms

prepared
vspreconditioned
103 1.3

Ready to use or do something when needed

is made suitable beforehand for a particular condition or purpose
preset
vspreconditioned
1 3.9

Set in advance before use, often by the maker

is tailored in advance for a specific purpose rather than simply set
preadapted
vspreconditioned
  • Specialized
8.1

Made ahead so it can meet future needs

is made suitable in advance for a specific purpose

Antonyms

unprepared
69 2.8

Not ready for something because the things you need or a plan are missing

How Prepared

preconditioned
6.4
ready
∞ 1.0
unprepared
69 2.8

Surface Forms

preconditioned positive

Morphology

preconditioned = precondition (semi-transparent) = pre + condition + ed

This is a regular participial/adjectival formation from the verb 'precondition' meaning 'prepare in advance'.

Etymology

Preconditioned joins pre- 'before' and condition 'to make ready', so imagine setting a room's temperature before guests arrive. So, preconditioned means 'prepared or made suitable in advance'.