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Prerequisite

/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

  1. Required as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.
  2. Something that is required as necessary or indispensable, or as a prior condition of something else.
  3. (education) A course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started.

Example Sentences

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.
Only a full-scale analysis of the origin and development of our sensations and ideas can provide this knowledge; so Hartley's associationist psychology becomes the prerequisite for moral knowledge.
If you examine the prerequisites list, you will notice it does not include bootstrapper packages for the Office 2003 PIAs.
Algebra is typically a prerequisite for physics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does prerequisite mean?

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

What is a synonym for prerequisite?

Common synonyms include prereq, obligatory, requirement.

What is the opposite of prerequisite?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use prerequisite in a sentence?

The prerequisite warm-up to the match was ignored.

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