precondition

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I - noun

1. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
• Syn:
condition, stipulation
• Derivationally related forms:
condition (for: condition)
• Hypernyms:
premise, premiss, assumption
• Hyponyms:
boundary condition, provision, proviso
2. an assumption that is taken for granted
• Syn:
given, presumption
• Derivationally related forms:
presume (for: presumption), given (for: given)
• Hypernyms:
assumption, supposition, supposal
3. a condition that is a prerequisite
• Hypernyms:
prerequisite, requirement

II - verb

put into the required condition beforehand (Freq. 2)
• Hypernyms:
fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something