prerequisite

American  

[pri-rek-wuh-zit, pree-] / prɪˈrɛk wə zɪt, pri- /

adjective

1. required beforehand.

   a prerequisite fund of knowledge.

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noun

1. something prerequisite.

   A visa is still a prerequisite for travel in many countries.

   Synonyms:

   precondition, essential, requisite, requirement

prerequisite British  

/ priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt /

adjective

1. required as a prior condition

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noun

1. something required as a prior condition

Etymology

Origin of prerequisite

First recorded in 1625–35; pre- + requisite

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• requisite vs. prerequisite

Example Sentences

As companies chase these shoppers, recognizable intellectual property has become a prerequisite.

From The Wall Street Journal

Poor stock performance is a prerequisite for many activist campaigns, but in these cases, the contrast is glaring given continuously robust travel demand in recent years.

From Barron's

"However, only in a few cases have the occurrences been thoroughly quantified, which is a prerequisite for classifying them as actual deposits," it stressed.

From Barron's

In many cases, such experiences are prerequisites for professional certifications.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has long criticized the Fed’s political mission creep and understands stable prices are a prerequisite for broad-based prosperity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• essential
• must
• precondition
• qualification
• requirement
• requisite