'Precondition' definitions:
Definition of 'precondition'
(from WordNet)
noun
An assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else [syn: condition, precondition, stipulation]
noun
An assumption that is taken for granted [syn: given, presumption, precondition]
noun
A condition that is a prerequisite
verb
Put into the required condition beforehand
Definition of 'Precondition'
From: GCIDE
- Precondition \Pre`con*di"tion\, n. A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition. [1913 Webster]