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Decondition

/diːkənˈdɪʃən/

To adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditioned.

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  1. 1

    To adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditioned.

    "Deconditioning due to decreased physical effort results in muscle loss, including heart muscles."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Decondition"

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WordDefinition
deacclimateverbTo acclimate to an original climate or system (after being acclimatized to another)
de-adaptverbAlternative form of deadapt. [(intransitive) To adapt to a previous form]
unaccustomverbTo make or become used to a change from something one was accustomed to.
unhabituateverbTo reverse or overcome the effects of habituation.
unadaptverb(ambitransitive) To undo the process of adaptation; to revert or restore to an original form.
dishabituatenounTo reach a state of dishabituation.
desensitizeverbTo render (someone) emotionally or sensationally less responsive or irresponsive, as by long or repeated exposure to something.
disaccustomverb(transitive) To cause (someone) to break a habit or become unaccustomed to something that they were previously accustomed to
deadaptverb(intransitive) To adapt to a previous form
disentrainverbTo disembark from a train.
untrainverbTo reverse or undo one's training; to become less trained than before
underconformverb(intransitive) To conform to a lesser extent than necessary or desirable.
disusenounThe state of not being used; neglect.
denaturalizeverb(transitive) To revoke or deny the citizenship of.
denormalizenoun(transitive, databases) To add redundancy to (a database schema), the opposite of normalization, typically in order to optimize its performance.
deculturateverbSynonym of deculturize.
disenvironverb(transitive, rare) To deprive of its environment.
reduceverb(transitive) To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
decultureverbTo deculturize.
moderateNot excessive; acting in moderation

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