precondition

English Thesaurus

1. a condition that is a prerequisite (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	prerequisite, requirement,
definition	:	something that is required in advance (noun.cognition)

2. an assumption that is taken for granted (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	assumption, supposal, supposition,
definition	:	a hypothesis that is taken for granted (noun.cognition)

3. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	assumption, premise, premiss,
definition	:	a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	boundary condition,
definition	:	(mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	provision, proviso,
definition	:	a stipulated condition (noun.communication)

4. put into the required condition beforehand (verb.change)

hypernym	:	fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up,
definition	:	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change)

5. a condition that is a prerequisite (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	precondition,
definition	:	put into the required condition beforehand (verb.change)

6. an assumption that is taken for granted (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	assume, presume, take for granted,
definition	:	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	given, granted,
definition	:	acknowledged as a supposition (adj.all)

7. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else (noun.communication)

derivation	:	condition, qualify, specify, stipulate,
definition	:	specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement (verb.communication)

8. put into the required condition beforehand (verb.change)

derivation	:	precondition,
definition	:	a condition that is a prerequisite (noun.cognition)

9. a condition that is a prerequisite (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	precondition,
definition	:	put into the required condition beforehand (verb.change)

10. an assumption that is taken for granted (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	assume, presume, take for granted,
definition	:	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	given, granted,
definition	:	acknowledged as a supposition (adj.all)

11. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else (noun.communication)

derivation	:	condition, qualify, specify, stipulate,
definition	:	specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement (verb.communication)

12. put into the required condition beforehand (verb.change)

derivation	:	precondition,
definition	:	a condition that is a prerequisite (noun.cognition)