Definition

1. Noun (plural form):
   • The physical state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place; weather. Refers to the combination of temperature, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, and other meteorological elements.
   • The circumstances, environment, or factors affecting a situation, person, or thing. Refers to the set of external or internal states that influence how something exists, functions, or is experienced.

Usage and Examples

• Referring to weather or atmospheric state:

  • Driving conditions were treacherous due to the heavy fog and ice.
  • The arid conditions in the desert make agriculture very difficult.
  • Perfect sailing conditions are forecast for the weekend.

• Referring to circumstances or environment:

  • The prisoners lived in inhumane conditions.
  • These plants require specific soil conditions to thrive.
  • The experiment must be repeated under controlled conditions.

Advanced Usage

• "on condition that..." / "under the condition that...": Used to introduce a stipulation or requirement that must be met for something else to happen.
  • She agreed to lend me the book on condition that I return it by Friday.
• "living conditions" / "working conditions": Standard phrases describing the environment and circumstances of daily life or employment.
  • The report criticized the factory's poor working conditions.
• "terms and conditions": A fixed legal and commercial phrase referring to the rules and stipulations of an agreement or contract.
  • You must accept the terms and conditions before installing the software.

Variants and Related Words

• Condition (noun, singular): The state of something; a requirement or stipulation.
  • The car is in excellent condition.
  • One condition of the treaty was the withdrawal of troops.
• Conditional (adjective): Subject to one or more conditions or requirements.
  • Their offer was conditional upon a satisfactory inspection.
• Conditioner (noun): A substance or device that improves the condition of something (e.g., hair conditioner, air conditioner).

Synonyms

• Circumstances: The conditions or facts connected with a situation.
• Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
• Terms: Stipulations or requirements set as part of an agreement.
• State: The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Related Phrases

• Condition someone/something to something: To train or accustom a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances.
  • The soldiers were conditioned to obey orders without question.
• Be in no condition to do something: To not be physically or mentally fit to do something.
  • After the accident, he was in no condition to drive.

Idioms

• A condition precedent: (Legal) An event that must occur before other rights or duties come into effect.
• In mint condition: In perfect condition, as if new.
  • He collects vintage comics in mint condition.

Noun

1. the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
   • they were hoping for good weather
   • every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
   • the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow
2. the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
   • hazardous working conditions
   • harsh living conditions
3. the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
   • there were wide variations in the conditions of observation