Definition

To lose physical fitness or conditioning, often due to a lack of exercise or activity.

Example

After several months of inactivity, I began to decondition and felt weaker than before.

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Conversation

Have you noticed how easy it is to decondition when you stop working out?

Absolutely! It feels like just a few weeks off can make a huge difference.

I was shocked at how quickly I lost my stamina.

Yeah, it's a reminder to stay consistent with our routines.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make someone or something lose their physical fitness or to eliminate a learned response, often through lack of use or exposure.

Example

After several months of inactivity, he began to decondition and lost his athletic abilities.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I finally took a break from working out, and now I feel so lazy.

Yeah, taking time off can really decondition your fitness level.

I didn't think it would happen so quickly, though.

Root Explanation

Decondition → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down, away, or reverse) and "condition" (from Latin "conditio", meaning a state or situation). The word "decondition" means to reverse or remove a certain state or condition, often used in contexts like physical training or health.

Memory Tip

Think of 'de-' meaning to reverse or take away a state ('condition') — that's why decondition means to remove a certain condition.

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