NYT Dictionary

CONDITION

/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
NounVerbcon-DIT-ioncon-dit-ion · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A state or quality.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English condicioun, from Old French condicion (French condition), from Latin condicio. An unetymological change in spelling due to a confusion with conditio. Displaced native Old English hād (“state, condition”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wayfettlerequisitenecessitystatuspreconditionstipulationcircumstanceconsiderationshape

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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