Cool MateCondition vs Stipulation
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Condition
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Stipulation
FormalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: StipulationMost common: Condition
| Condition | Stipulation | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈdɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈdɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˌstɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən//🇺🇸 //ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən// |
| Meaning | A state or situation that must be met or that affects something. | A condition or requirement in an agreement. |
| Example | The condition of the car was poor after the long trip. | The contract included a stipulation that all payments be made in advance. |
| Register | Neutral | Formal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | excellent, good, immaculate, assess, evaluate, in… condition, critical, serious, stable, get better, improve, deteriorate, assess, monitor, in a… condition, in… condition, out of condition, be in no condition to do something, medical, life-threatening, serious, have, suffer from, be born with, favourable/favorable, good, ideal, live in, work in, work under, exist, persist, prevail, in condition, under condition, favourable/favorable, good, ideal, live in, work in, work under, exist, persist, prevail, in condition, under condition, strict, special, attach, impose, lay down, apply, on condition that, on… condition, under… condition, a breach of a condition, conditions of employment, sale, etc., terms and conditions, necessary, sufficient, create, condition for, human, improve | contract stipulation, specific stipulation, legal stipulation |
| Antonyms | disorder, chaos, confusion | withdrawal, disregard |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'conditions' as in multiple situations., Used incorrectly with verbs that don't match its meaning., Omitting the context, like 'condition of' instead of just 'condition'. | Confusing with 'illustration' as both seem related to agreements., Using in informal contexts where simpler terms are suitable. |
| Usage notes | Used in both everyday conversation and formal settings. More formal when discussing health or legal matters, while informal uses may be seen in everyday discussions about preferences. | Used in legal, formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation. It helps clarify terms in agreements. |
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Frequently asked questions: Condition vs Stipulation
What's the difference between Condition and Stipulation?
Condition: A state or situation that must be met or that affects something. Stipulation: A condition or requirement in an agreement.
Which is more formal: Condition and Stipulation?
Stipulation is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Condition and Stipulation?
Condition is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Condition: The condition of the car was poor after the long trip. Stipulation: The contract included a stipulation that all payments be made in advance.
Can I use Condition and Stipulation interchangeably?
Not always. Condition and Stipulation are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.