conditioned

3 definitions • 3 examples

past simple and past participle of

to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it:

a conditioned reflex/response

[ + to infinitive ] Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.

Women were conditioned to expect lower wages than men.

to try to improve the quality or appearance of your hair, skin, etc. by putting a conditioner on it