necessary condition

noun

1
: a state of affairs that must prevail if another is to occur : prerequisite
2
: a proposition whose falsity assures the falsity of another

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Policies must be designed to provide opportunities for and mitigate barriers to wealth accumulation, which are necessary conditions for narrowing the wealth gap. Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 This paper contributes to quantifying the notion of robotic fitness by developing a set of necessary conditions that determine whether a small quadruped has the ability to open a class of doors or climb a class of stairs using only quasi-static maneuvers. Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2017 Our counterattack on our enemies in Iran’s axis of evil is a necessary condition for securing our future and securing our security. NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024 Overcoming invoicing deficiencies In both the European Union and the United Kingdom, having a compliant invoice is typically a necessary condition for VAT input deduction. Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for necessary condition 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of necessary condition was in 1651

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“Necessary condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necessary%20condition. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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