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conditioner

noun · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /kənˈdɪʃənə/
  • Received-Pronunciation: [kənˈdɪʃnə]
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Canada, General-American: /kənˈdɪʃənɚ/
  • Canada, General-American: [kənˈdɪʃnɚ]
  • Australian: /kənˈdɪʃənə/
  • Australian: [kənˈdɪʃnə]
  • CMU ARPABET: K AH0 N D IH1 SH AH0 N ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

Anything that improves the condition of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Hair conditioner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Fabric conditioner; fabric softener.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

Someone who trains athletes or racehorses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

An agricultural machine that crimps and crushes newly cut hay to promote faster and more even drying.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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6

noun

Meaning 6

exercise that conditions the body

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • farm work can be a good conditioner

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

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Broader terms: cardiopulmonary exercise

7

noun

Meaning 7

a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: softener

8

noun

Meaning 8

a trainer of athletes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: coach, manager, handler

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English condition Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English conditioner From condition + -er.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: conditionneur — anything that improves the condition of something
  • German: Konditionierer — anything that improves the condition of something
  • German: Verbesserer — anything that improves the condition of something
  • German: Aufbereiter — anything that improves the condition of something
  • Russian: кондиционе́р (kondicionér) — anything that improves the condition of something
  • Spanish: acondicionador — anything that improves the condition of something
  • Spanish: condicionador — anything that improves the condition of something
  • Spanish: condicionante — anything that improves the condition of something
  • French: entraîneur — someone who trains athletes