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prerequisitesomething that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/

Korean meaning: 선행 조건, 필수 조건

Korean pronunciation: 프리**레**크위짓

Example Sentences

  • Having a driver's license is a prerequisite for becoming an Uber driver, which makes sense unless you're planning to run alongside cars.
  • Math 101 is a prerequisite for advanced calculus courses.
  • According to my mom, cleaning my room is apparently a prerequisite for having a social life.

prerequisite

NOUN

//ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt//

something that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist

prerequisite concept
💡 Concept

Student submits prerequisite documents for college admission approval

prerequisite rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Prerequisites turn opposite outcomes definite!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootrequisit
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'praerequisitus', the past participle of 'praerequirere', combining 'prae' (before) and 'requirere' (to require or seek). The word entered English in the late 16th century to describe conditions that must be fulfilled beforehand.

🎵Rhyme

compositeoppositedefinite
composite
opposite
definite

🔗Collocations

course prerequisite
prerequisite for admission
meet the prerequisites
prerequisite knowledge
waive the prerequisite
prerequisite skills

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Having a driver's license is a prerequisite for becoming an Uber driver, which makes sense unless you're planning to run alongside cars.

Math 101 is a prerequisite for advanced calculus courses.

😄 Fun example

According to my mom, cleaning my room is apparently a prerequisite for having a social life.

Work experience is often listed as a prerequisite for entry-level positions, creating a frustrating catch-22.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

requirementpreconditionconditionqualification

Antonyms

consequenceresultoutcome

Related

requirementqualificationconditionessentialmandatory

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