something on which another thing depends
circumstances
Cases of word usage
1) of a rule, condition etc temporarily not in forced or in use (abeyance)
2) the condition of being or becoming attached or united (adhesion)
3) to influence or change (the condition of something) especially in a harmful way (affect)
4) a condition of being affected by particular foods, fur, insect stings etc (allergy)
5) (to cause a condition etc) to become better; improve (the usual word) (ameliorate)
6) the condition of having poor blood, which makes a person pale and weak (anaemia)
7) a difficult, irritating situation or condition (bind)
8) (an example, instance, of) a changed or different condition (change)
9) (an example of) the condition when events happen at the same time as if this had been arranged (coincidence)
10) the condition of feeding calm and controlled (composure)