Meaning of the word conditioned in English

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conditioned

US /kənˈdɪʃənd/
UK /kənˈdɪʃənd/

Adjective

1.

having a particular physical or psychological condition

Example:
The athlete was well conditioned for the marathon.
His reflexes were conditioned by years of training.
2.

dependent on or influenced by something else

Example:
His response was conditioned by his past experiences.
The success of the project is conditioned on securing sufficient funding.

Verb

1.

to train or accustom (someone or something) to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances

Example:
The dogs were conditioned to respond to specific commands.
He had been conditioned from childhood to believe in hard work.
2.

to treat (hair or skin) with a conditioner

Example:
She always conditioned her hair after shampooing.
The leather was regularly conditioned to keep it soft.