precondition vs set up

set up vs precondition

precondition is a noun but set up is not a noun.

precondition and set up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
precondition	Yes	No	Yes	No
set up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set up is a hypernym of precondition; that is, set up is a word with a broader meaning than precondition:

precondition: put into the required condition beforehand
set up: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Other hypernyms of precondition include fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set.

precondition (noun)	set up (noun)
a condition that is a prerequisite
an assumption that is taken for granted
an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

precondition (verb)	set up (verb)
put into the required condition beforehand	get ready for a particular purpose or event
	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	equip with sails or masts
	arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
	put into a proper or systematic order
	erect and fasten
	set up for use
	place
	create by putting components or members together
	construct, build, or erect
	begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
	produce
	take or catch as if in a snare or trap
	arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
	set up or found

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