precondition
1. [ verb ] put into the required condition beforehand
Related terms: prepare
2. [ noun ] an assumption that is taken for granted
Synonyms: presumption presupposition given
Related terms: assumption assume
3. [ noun ] (logic) an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
Synonyms: condition stipulation
Related terms: premise provision boundary_condition stipulate
4. [ noun ] (sociology) a condition that is a prerequisite
Related terms: prerequisite
Similar spelling:   preconditioned
  preconception
  priscoan_eon
  preconceive
  priscoan_aeon
  preconcerted
  preconceived