PREREQUISITE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

prerequisite 1 of 2

noun

as in requirement

something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.

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prerequisite

2 of 2

adjective

as in necessary

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Ugg Men's Ascot slippers $110 AMAZON An ascot slipper lined with pure wool is practically a prerequisite for fireside moments or a night of holiday movies on Netflix. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 Bourbon is practically synonymous with tailgating, especially in Kentucky, where a good pour is a game day prerequisite. —

Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024 Look out for less stringent prerequisites and entry exams. —

Rachel Wells, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 At the federal level, racial prerequisites for naturalization were struck down in 1952, and nationality quotas ended in 1965. —

Devin E. Naar / Made By History, TIME, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for prerequisite

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