condiment/ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/EtymologyFrom late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.condiment means something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounSomething used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook.“As a condiment in food, paprika is reputed to be strongly aphrodisiac.”verbTo season with condiments.To pickle.