Conditioned

/kənˈdɪʃ.ənd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of condition; to have caused something to develop in a specific way.

The coach conditioned the team to perform under pressure.

adjective

Brought to a certain state or quality as a result of training, experience, or conditioning.

The athlete's performance was conditioned by years of rigorous training.

Dependent on or influenced by specific factors or circumstances.

Her reaction was conditioned by the stressful environment.

In psychology, referring to a learned response to a specific stimulus.

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.

In a specific context, feeling obligated or required.

I feel conditioned to respond to every message immediately.

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

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