No single condition synonym works everywhere, because condition can mean the state or shape of a thing, a requirement or term in a deal, an illness, or the circumstances around you.
Writers often grab the first word they see and end up with something odd, like "the car is in good requirement." Start by naming the sense, then pick from the matching list. The plural has its own conditions synonym set, and the verb (to condition) is covered near the end.
Swatch at a glance
Best swaps
state, shape, requirement, term, illnessPart of speech
Noun, also a verbMost formal
stipulation, proviso, prerequisiteMost casual
shape, catch, strings attachedWatch out
Disease is stronger and more medical than condition. Use it only when a doctor would.Antonyms
exemption, waiver (for a requirement)Word forms covered
conditions, conditioned, conditional
Four senses, four word sets
| You mean | Swap in | Example |
|---|---|---|
| How something looks or works | state, shape, repair | The bike is in great shape. |
| A term to agree to | requirement, term, stipulation | One term of the lease bans pets. |
| A medical issue | illness, disorder, ailment | She lives with a heart disorder. |
| The setting around you | circumstances, environment | Workers faced harsh circumstances. |
A fifth, smaller sense is physical fitness: he is out of condition becomes he is out of shape.
Condition synonym strength for terms and rules
When condition means something you must agree to, the chip strip shows how formal each option sounds. Catch is casual and suspicious: what is the catch? Rule is plain and broad. Requirement is the safe, neutral pick for forms and job ads. Stipulation belongs in contracts and legal letters. Proviso tops the formal end and typically adds an exception or limit to a deal.
Prerequisite and precondition mean something that must happen first: a degree is a prerequisite for the role.
Conditions synonym options for the plural
- Weather conditions becomes the weather or the forecast.
- Working conditions becomes the work environment or workplace standards.
- Living conditions becomes housing or quality of life.
- Terms and conditions stays as is in contracts; in plain speech say the fine print.
- Under these conditions becomes in this situation or given the circumstances. See situation synonyms.
Talking about health with care
Condition is a gentle, neutral word for a health problem, which is why doctors and patients both use it. Illness and disease sound heavier. Disorder suits mental health and body systems. Ailment and complaint are mild, with a slightly dated feel. In a job or school setting, health issue lets a person share without giving details.
Note sent to a team lead: "I have a medical condition that needs a monthly appointment." Swapping in "disease" would share more than needed. Here condition, or health issue, is the kinder choice.
Swaps in sentences
- The house is in poor condition becomes the house is in poor repair.
- Payment is a condition of entry becomes payment is a requirement for entry.
- He agreed on one condition becomes he agreed with one proviso.
- You can go on condition that you call becomes you can go as long as you call.
- The patient's condition improved becomes the patient's health improved.
- Road conditions are bad becomes the roads are in a bad state.
A text to a buyer: "The phone is in mint condition." Mint is already the strong word, so another swap such as "like new" works just as well.
The verb and conditional
To condition means to train or shape a habit: children are conditioned to expect praise becomes children are trained to expect praise or children learn to expect praise. For hair, use soften or moisturize. The adjective conditional becomes dependent, subject to or provisional: a conditional offer becomes a provisional offer.
Antonyms and nearby words
Condition has no single opposite. For a requirement, the reverse is an exemption or waiver; for a conditional offer, it is an unconditional one. For poor physical state, the reverse is good health or fitness. Explore close nouns like quality, or browse the wider noun synonyms hub.
Frequently asked questions
Which word can replace condition in a contract?
Term, stipulation and provision are standard in legal writing. Requirement sounds plainer and suits forms and policies.
Is state a good synonym for condition?
Yes, when you mean how something is right now: the state of the roof. State does not work for rules or health problems.
How can I mention a medical condition politely?
Health issue and health condition are both gentle and private. Illness or disorder gives more detail, so use them only if you want to share it.
What does on condition that mean?
It means only if. Provided that, as long as and so long as are smooth replacements.
How do I describe good condition in a sale listing?
Try like new, well kept, in great shape or mint. Each sounds natural to buyers and fits a short listing.
Does condition have an opposite?
It depends on the sense. Exemption or waiver is the reverse of a requirement, and good health is the reverse of a medical problem.