Meaning & use
Precondition
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A condition that must be met before something else can happen or be considered.
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Passing the exam is a precondition for admission to the program.
Trust was a precondition for any successful negotiation between the two sides.
A note on using this word
Often used interchangeably with 'prerequisite,' though 'precondition' more often implies a necessary circumstance rather than a formal requirement.
Words with a similar meaning
prerequisiterequirement
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