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How to pronounce conditions

noun · verbB1Very common word
knDIHshnz

/kʰn̩ˈdɪ.ʃn̩z/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of condition

The states that people or things are in, especially how good or bad they are.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

The states that people or things are in, especially how good or bad they are.

The cars were in very different conditions.

The books arrived in excellent conditions.

plural noun

The facts and surroundings that affect how people live, work, or do something.

The road conditions became dangerous after the storm.

They live in difficult conditions.

plural noun

Illnesses or health problems that doctors identify or treat.

The clinic treats many chronic conditions.

She has several medical conditions.

Good to know

For health problems, Spanish usually uses afección or enfermedad rather than condición.

plural noun

Things that must happen or be true before something else can happen or be accepted.

The contract lists several conditions for payment.

We agreed to their conditions.

Useful expressions

terms and conditions

the rules and details of an agreement or service

Read the terms and conditions before you sign.

on condition that

only if something happens or is true

You can stay on condition that you keep quiet.

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