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prerequisite Synonyms & Antonyms

/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/

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Prerequisite as an Adjective

1

Required as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.

The prerequisite warm-up to the match was ignored.

Prerequisite as a Noun

1

Something that is required as necessary or indispensable, or as a prior condition of something else.

A degree is a prerequisite for entry into this profession.

2

A course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started.

Algebra is typically a prerequisite for physics.

3

Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

A degree is a prerequisite for entry into this profession.

4

In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started. May be colloquially referred to as a prereq.

Algebra is typically a prerequisite for physics.

Prerequisite in a Sentence

The prerequisite warm-up to the match was ignored.

A good command of Spanish is prerequisite for enrolling in this course.

A degree is a prerequisite for entry into this profession.

Algebra is typically a prerequisite for physics.

Word Forms & Grammar

prerequisite (not comparable)

prerequisite (plural prerequisites)

Words That Rhyme With Prerequisite

Origin of Prerequisite

From pre- + requisite.

Prerequisite at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/
MeaningRequired as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable
Pluralprerequisites