Meaning & Definition of word "Conditioned"

Conditioned

/kənˈdɪʃ.ənd/

1. Past tense of condition; to have caused something to develop in a specific way.
- Example: The coach conditioned the team to perform under pressure.

1. Brought to a certain state or quality as a result of training, experience, or conditioning.
- Example: The athlete's performance was conditioned by years of rigorous training.
2. Dependent on or influenced by specific factors or circumstances.
- Example: Her reaction was conditioned by the stressful environment.
3. In psychology, referring to a learned response to a specific stimulus.
- Example: The dog was conditioned to salivate at the sound of the bell after several repetitions.

Derived from the Latin word 'conditionatus', meaning 'to arrange or set conditions'.

conditioned response:

A learned reaction to a stimulus that has become automatic.

conditioned reflex:

An involuntary response to a stimulus due to prior conditioning.

socially conditioned:

Behavior that has been shaped by societal expectations and norms.

conditioning:

The process of training or influencing someone to behave in a certain way.

unconditioned:

Not subject to any conditions; absolute.

Meaning: In a specific context, feeling obligated or required.

Example Sentence: I feel conditioned to respond to every message immediately.

Meaning: To be trained in a certain lifestyle or behavior through repetition.

Example Sentence: He's so conditioned to gym life that he hits the gym every morning.