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Conditioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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conditioned

 

[ kənˈdɪʃənd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

psychological context

Conditioned refers to a state that has been influenced by particular circumstances or experiences, especially in a psychological context. It often describes responses that have been learned, typically through a process of conditioning, such as classical or operant conditioning. This term signifies that behavior or thought patterns have been established due to specific stimuli or experiences.

Synonyms

acclimated, habituated, influenced, trained

Examples of usage

  • The dog was conditioned to salivate at the sound of a bell.
  • She developed a conditioned response to a stressful environment.
  • The athlete has a conditioned reflex to avoid injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "conditioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condicionado

🇮🇳 शर्तित

🇩🇪 konditioniert

🇮🇩 terkondisi

🇺🇦 умовлений

🇵🇱 warunkowy

🇯🇵 条件付きの

🇫🇷 conditionné

🇪🇸 condicionado

🇹🇷 koşullu

🇰🇷 조건부의

🇸🇦 مشروط

🇨🇿 podmíněný

🇸🇰 podmienený

🇨🇳 条件的

🇸🇮 pogojen

🇮🇸 skilyrð

🇰🇿 шартты

🇬🇪 შედარებით

🇦🇿 şərtləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 condicionado

Etymology

The term 'conditioned' originates from the Latin word 'conditio', meaning 'setting or stipulation', which evolved into the Old French 'condition' before entering the English language. The concept of conditioning in psychology was notably advanced by Ivan Pavlov in the early 20th century, who demonstrated classical conditioning through his famous experiments with dogs. This term began to gain significant traction in the field of behavioral psychology, describing how certain responses or behaviors could be modified through various forms of reinforcement. Over the years, the application of 'conditioned' expanded beyond psychology, finding relevance in areas such as physiology and education, where learned behaviors and responses are crucial for development and adaptation.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,229 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.