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English Dictionary: precondition	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for precondition
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
precondition n an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else Synonym(s): condition, precondition, stipulation an assumption that is taken for granted Synonym(s): given, presumption, precondition a condition that is a prerequisite v put into the required condition beforehand
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Precondition \Pre`con*di"tion\, n. A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition.