decondition
decondition · deconditions · deconditioned · deconditioning
To adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditionedTo adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditioned.
/diːkənˈdɪʃən/
Meaning
1 sensesTo adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditioned.
Deconditioning due to decreased physical effort results in muscle loss, including heart muscles.
Origin
From de- + condition.From de- + condition.
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Forms
deconditions, deconditioning, deconditioned, deconditioned| Base form | decondition · to decondition |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | deconditions |
| Present participle | deconditioning |
| Past simple | deconditioned |
| Past participle | deconditioned |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedatrophy
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle