Dictionary

decondition

verb de·con·di·tion \ˌdē-kən-ˈdi-shən\

Definition of DECONDITION

transitive verb
1
:  to cause extinction of (a conditioned response)
2
:  to cause to lose physical fitness
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of DECONDITION

1941
Medical Dictionary

decondition

transitive verb de·con·di·tion \ˌdē-kən-ˈdish-ən\

Medical Definition of DECONDITION

1
:  to cause to lose physical fitness <inactivity deconditions a bedridden person>
2
:  to cause extinction of (a conditioned response)

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: decongestantPrevious Word in the Dictionary: deconcentratorAll Words Near: decondition
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears