conditioned

• Beschreibt einen Zustand oder ein Verhalten, das durch äußere Einflüsse oder wiederholte Einwirkung geformt, anerzogen oder programmiert wurde. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das an bestimmte Bedingungen geknüpft oder von ihnen abhängig ist.

Describes a state or behavior that has been influenced or trained by external factors or repeated exposure.

1. B2formal

   Having been trained or accustomed to behave in a certain way through repeated experience.

   Konditioniert

   • The dog is conditioned to respond to its owner's whistle.
   • People are conditioned by society to follow certain rules.
   • He is conditioned to wake up early after years of military service.

   Synonymeaccustomedadapteddisciplinedinuredpracticedseasonedtrained

   Antonymeinherentinnateinstinctivenaturalunlearned

2. Dependent on conditionsB2formal

   Subject to certain terms or requirements.

   Bedingt

   • The offer is conditioned upon the approval of the board.
   • Her acceptance was conditioned on passing the final exam.
   • The contract is conditioned by the completion of the project.

   Synonymeconditionalcontingentdependentprovisionalqualifiedrestricted

   Antonymeabsolutecategoricalunconditionalunrestricted

3. In a specified stateB1formal

   Being in a particular physical or mental state.

   In einem bestimmten Zustand befindlich

   • The athlete is in excellent conditioned for the competition.
   • The house is well conditioned and ready for sale.
   • He is mentally conditioned to handle stressful situations.

• Jemanden oder etwas so beeinflussen oder trainieren, dass er/sie/es sich auf eine bestimmte Weise verhält, oder etwas in einen gewünschten Zustand bringen, besonders für einen bestimmten Zweck.

A verb meaning to train or influence someone or something to behave in a certain way, or to bring something into a desired state for use.

1. B2formal

   To train or influence someone to think or behave in a certain way.

   Prägen

   • The experiment conditioned the rats to press the lever for food.
   • Society often conditions people to follow certain norms.
   • He was conditioned from childhood to be polite.

   Synonymeaccustomcoachhabituateinculcateindoctrinateinfluencemoldprogramshapeteachtrain

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedisinclinedissuadeinhibitrepress

2. Affect or determineB2formal

   To have a significant influence on or determine the state of something.

   Bedingen

   • The weather conditions conditioned our decision to stay indoors.
   • Economic factors condition the success of the project.
   • Your attitude will condition the outcome of the negotiations.

   Synonymeaffectcontroldecidedeterminegovernguideinfluenceshape

3. B2formal

   To prepare or treat something to be in a suitable state.

   Vorbereiten oder behandeln

   • You need to condition the leather before using it.
   • Athletes condition their bodies through rigorous training.
   • The hair conditioner helps to condition dry hair.

   Synonymegroomprepareprimereadytonetreat