precondition

noun (a precondition, preconditions)

«precondition» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Something that must be true or must happen before something else can happen. tree →

In the lessons

Used in formal talk, science and maths: «Water is a precondition for life.» In negotiations and rules: «There are no preconditions for joining the club.» In computing, a precondition is what must be true before a program step runs.

Examples

Finishing your homework is a precondition for going out to play. tree →
Oxygen is a precondition for fire. tree →
The talks began without any preconditions. tree →
A precondition for joining the team is coming to training. tree →
Trust is a precondition for friendship. tree →
Light is a precondition for photosynthesis. tree →

Note

Countable. Similar: requirement, condition, prerequisite. «Pre-» means before. Usually followed by «for» or «of».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «precondition» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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