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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Latin conditio, from condicere 'to agree', from com- ( COM-) + dicere 'to say' |
Related topics:1 the situation in which people live or work, especially the physical things that affect the quality of their lives : 
Conditions in the prison were atrocious.
situation
conditions
[plural]
Conditions in the prison were atrocious. in appalling/overcrowded/dreadful etc conditions These children work 70 metres below ground in appalling conditions.
These children work 70 metres below ground in appalling conditions.2 the weather at a particular time, especially when you are considering how this affects people : The conditions during the first half of the match were appalling. the worsening weather conditions
weather
conditions
[plural]The conditions during the first half of the match were appalling.the worsening weather conditions3 all the things that affect the way something happens Profits increased by £1.5m, despite the difficult economic conditions. The combination of rain and greasy surfaces made driving conditions treacherous.
things affecting situation
conditions
[plural] under ... conditions Under normal conditions, people will usually do what requires least effort. Under these conditions, the fire can be rapidly controlled.
Under normal conditions, people will usually do what requires least effort.Under these conditions, the fire can be rapidly controlled.Profits increased by £1.5m, despite the difficult economic conditions.The combination of rain and greasy surfaces made driving conditions treacherous.4 the state that something is in, especially how good or bad its physical state is
state
[singular, uncountable] in (a) good/poor/excellent/terrible etc condition The car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. The house was in a terrible condition.
The car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition.The house was in a terrible condition.5 how healthy or fit you are : She is being treated at Walton Hospital, where her condition is described as 'satisfactory'.
health/fitness
[singular, uncountable]She is being treated at Walton Hospital, where her condition is described as 'satisfactory'. in (a) critical/stable/satisfactory condition One of the victims was in a critical condition after suffering severe burns.
One of the victims was in a critical condition after suffering severe burns. physical/mental condition If you are uncertain about your physical condition, check with your doctor before trying these exercises.
If you are uncertain about your physical condition, check with your doctor before trying these exercises. in no condition to do something (=too drunk, ill, or upset to be able to do something) I was in no condition to cope with a train journey.
I was in no condition to cope with a train journey.6 something that you must agree to in order for something to happen, especially when this is included in a contract COLLOCATIONS COLLOCATIONS
lay down/impose/set conditions (=say what must be done) strict condition meet/satisfy/fulfil a condition (=do what has been agreed) terms and conditions (=what a contract says must be done) on condition that/on one condition (=only if a particular thing is agreed to) subject to conditions (=if particular things are agreed to)
agreement/contract
[countable]COLLOCATIONS lay down/impose/set conditions (=say what must be done) strict condition meet/satisfy/fulfil a condition (=do what has been agreed) terms and conditions (=what a contract says must be done) on condition that/on one condition (=only if a particular thing is agreed to) subject to conditions (=if particular things are agreed to)
7 something that must exist or happen first, before something else can happen
for something to happen
[countable]8 an illness or health problem that affects you permanently or for a very long time :
illness
[countable]MI9 the situation or state of a particular group of people, especially when they have problems and difficulties : the condition of the poor in our cities
situation of group
[singular] formalthe condition of the poor in our cities