The meaning of PRECONDITION is prerequisite. How to use precondition in a sentence.

PRECONDITION definition: 1. something that must happen or be true before it is possible for something else to happen: 2…. Learn more.

PRECONDITION definition: something that must come before or is necessary to a subsequent result; condition. See examples of precondition used in a sentence.

Definition of precondition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If one thing is a precondition for another, it must happen or be done before the second thing can happen or exist.

pre•con•di•tion (ˌpri kənˈdɪʃ ən) n. 1. something that is necessary to a subsequent result; condition: a precondition for a promotion.

Jan 18, 2026 · Noun precondition (plural preconditions) A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.