as in requirement
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
An education is an important precondition for getting a good job. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of precondition
Since then, Putin’s precondition has steadily melded into a recognition that, for the moment, Zelensky isn’t going anywhere, and Russia can’t use that fact as a reason not to engage with Trump on the question of ending the war.
—
Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
Zoom in: The Trump administration listed nine demands Columbia had to meet as preconditions to formal negotiations about federal funding.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 7 May 2025
After the interview, Belichick claimed some interview preconditions were not upheld.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for precondition
Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
Zoom in: The Trump administration listed nine demands Columbia had to meet as preconditions to formal negotiations about federal funding.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 7 May 2025
After the interview, Belichick claimed some interview preconditions were not upheld.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for precondition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
Noun
-
Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
-
On May 13, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendment to tobacco retailer location requirements and voted 6-0 in favor of the change.—
Randal Seyler,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Even so, the reset look on the man who’s become the face of the NFL makes a fine symbol for a broader fresh start — a necessity in sharp contrast to where the Chiefs stood this time last offseason.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
-
These minimalist gloves are available in two go-with-everything shades—classic black and soft cream—and have a modern, low-profile fit that looks more like an intentional accessory than a skin-care necessity.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
His official cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, which is a condition where the lungs aren't able to release enough oxygen into the bloodstream.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
-
Mosquitoes may be coming to you As temperatures rise in numerous parts of the world, researchers have been fairly convinced that mosquitoes seeking warmer conditions will settle in previously uninhabitable areas.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
For a team that ranks 26th in homers, scratching those runs across is a prerequisite for sustained offence.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
-
For a long time, being considered a star was a prerequisite for recruitment by the French champions.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precondition. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share