English · Word Candidate

condition

/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: conditions · conditioning · conditioned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A state or quality.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trạng thái hoặc chất lượng

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Noun

Examples

National reports on the condition of public education are dismal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A state or quality. — A particular state of being.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trạng thái hoặc chất lượng nhất định

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Noun

Examples

Hypnosis is a peculiar condition of the nervous system.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To subject to the process of acclimation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chịu quá trình làm quen

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Verb

Examples

I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To subject to different conditions, especially as an exercise.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chịu các điều kiện khác nhau, đặc biệt là như một bài tập

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Verb

Examples

They were conditioning their shins in their karate class.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “condition” mean?

A state or quality.

Is “condition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.