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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in necessary
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prerequisite
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Settling the Trump lawsuit is widely seen as a prerequisite for regulators to finally clear Paramount’s $8-billion sale to Skydance Media, which controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has been desperately counting on to save her family’s fortunes.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
For background, most believe that students need a foundational understanding of American history and world history as a prerequisite to understanding the comprehensive ethnic studies course material, and ninth-graders have taken neither subject.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Days later, that amount was increased to four hundred million, and the university received a letter demanding a series of changes to internal operations as a prerequisite for discussions about restoring the funding.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prerequisite
Noun
The Japanese government would agree, with the qualification that a certain Y chromosome is also a prerequisite.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Settling the Trump lawsuit is widely seen as a prerequisite for regulators to finally clear Paramount’s $8-billion sale to Skydance Media, which controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has been desperately counting on to save her family’s fortunes.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
For background, most believe that students need a foundational understanding of American history and world history as a prerequisite to understanding the comprehensive ethnic studies course material, and ninth-graders have taken neither subject.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Days later, that amount was increased to four hundred million, and the university received a letter demanding a series of changes to internal operations as a prerequisite for discussions about restoring the funding.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prerequisite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
-
And in a case about Texas’ requirement that websites verify users are 18 or over, one justice expressed her own parental frustration over trying to control what her children see on the internet.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
-
Instead, the vote was based mainly on a presentation by Lyn Redwood, the former head of a group founded by Kennedy that has lobbied against vaccine authorizations and requirements.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
-
Doctors complain the process is burdensome and it's often used to delay or deny medically necessary medical care for patients.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
-
By thoughtfully considering how their cultures impact new graduate experiences, companies can create environments that not only attract top talent but also foster the innovation and adaptability necessary for future success.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Noun
-
Trump sees this as both an economic and national security necessity, seeking to repatriate key supply chains home from global rivals and hostile nations, and to rebuild an American manufacturing base that can provide high-paying jobs.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
-
Nazarian expressed her gratitude to President Donald Trump's recognition of the necessity for Israel to maintain a firm stance against the Iranian regime.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
-
Washington would not be able to carry out war plans with the requisite speed without preferential passage through the Panama and Suez Canals.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
-
Tesla’s vaunted Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, a software stack that will imbue its robotaxis with the requisite intelligence, hasn’t yet been approved for use anywhere on the continent.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
Adjective
-
So, keeping a stock of band aids in your carry-on is essential.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
-
Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
-
Doing so required China, Russia, and Washington’s European allies to sign on to a sanctions regime.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
-
These aren’t participation trophies but achievements that required skill, preparation and genuine contribution.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
-
The 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper wasn’t overworked, as Rayados’ defensive shape only gave him 10 shots on target to deal with across the three contests, but his stops were crucial.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
-
This innovative process achieves heat treatment speeds that are 25 times faster while occupying significantly less space, addressing crucial scalability issues that have long impeded the commercialization of solid-state batteries.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
-
The honorees will receive grants of up to $110,000 annually for up to five years to conduct research on critical topics in neuroscience, cancer, immunology and pain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
-
While uncertainty is an inevitable part of the industry, consulting firms have an enormous opportunity to rise above disruption by aligning their strategies with three critical focus areas: innovation, operational efficiency and a people-first mindset.—
Amy Bjarnason,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share