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decondition

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /diːkənˈdɪʃən/

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verb

Meaning 1

To adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditioned.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Deconditioning due to decreased physical effort results in muscle loss, including heart muscles.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + condition.