decondition

de·con·di·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kuh n-dish-uh n]
- /ˌdi kənˈdɪʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kuh n-dish-uh n]
- /ˌdi kənˈdɪʃ ən/

Definitions of decondition word

verb decondition to take away or cancel conditioned responses in (a person) 4
verb transitive decondition to restore to a former or normal condition 3
verb transitive decondition to alter or undo (a conditioned reflex or response) 3
verb with object decondition to diminish or eliminate the conditioned responses or behavior patterns of. 2
verb with object decondition to diminish the physical strength, stamina, or vitality of; weaken. 1
noun decondition Cause to lose fitness or muscle tone, especially through lack of exercise. 1

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Origin of decondition

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; de- + condition

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Parts of speech for Decondition

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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decondition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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