prerequisite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prerequisite.wav /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/

Word forms

prerequisite prerequisites

Etymology

From pre- + requisite.

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