WordValeprerequisite
something required beforehand
something required beforehand
In more detail
1. (noun) something that must be done or obtained before something else can happen
2. (noun) a course or skill that you need to have completed or learned before you can take a more advanced course
Examples
- 1. A passport is a prerequisite for international travel.
- 2. You must complete Biology 101 as a prerequisite before enrolling in Advanced Chemistry.
How to use prerequisite
Prerequisite is most commonly used in academic and formal professional contexts to describe something that must be completed or possessed in advance. It emphasizes a logical or mandatory ordering, where one thing must come before another. It is more formal and structured than the simpler word 'requirement' and often implies a clear, sequential relationship.
Common phrases
- a prerequisite for
- a prerequisite to
- meet the prerequisites
- prerequisite knowledge
- prerequisite course
Synonyms
requirement · condition · precondition · necessity · requisite
Word family
prerequisite (noun) · prerequisite (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse prerequisite with 'corequisite' (something taken at the same time) or use it too broadly for any requirement rather than specifically for something that must precede something else.
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