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noun

Definition of prerequisitenext
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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adjective

as in necessary

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Recent Examples of prerequisite
Noun
Acting and singing have always seemed like prerequisites for Disney talent, but those demands are even more intense in the TikTok era. — Megan Vick, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 In passenger aircraft, where weight limitations prevent heavy armor and emergency landings are far more complex than pulling over to the side of the road, preventing this cascading fire risk is the ultimate prerequisite for commercial flight safety. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Exobiologists hoped to investigate these theories by looking for the prerequisite molecules for life, and perhaps even extraterrestrial microbes. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2026 For early startup founders, analytics might feel like a distant worry—a need that has to be earned through prerequisite success, a problem for a bigger company. — Francois Lopitaux, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prerequisite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
  1. requirement
  2. necessary
  3. necessity
  4. requisite
  5. essential
  6. required
  7. crucial
  8. needed
Noun
  • Other majors, such as engineering, with its extensive math requirements, have been harder to shrink.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, a law creating new asylum eligibility requirements, including new time limits for applying, went into effect earlier this year.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirement
Adjective
  • Those ideas say some people are superior to others, and the inequality that exists in the world around us reflects those innate differences, and inequality is a good thing, and a necessary thing, and the only real way to organize social life.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • No religious leanings necessary, this event is centered around inspirational music from professional singers.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of necessary
Noun
  • Trump has argued for months that the new ballroom is a necessity, often pointing to the lack of space to host events with foreign dignitaries.
    — Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
  • By eliminating the necessity of taking longer natural routes, canals help cut down on fuel costs and deliver goods to their destination more quickly.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of necessity
Adjective
  • Though the operation took place at the workshop of the Crown Jeweller, Garrard & Company, British artisans lacked the requisite skill, prompting the Prince to hire master cutters from Amsterdam’s Royal Coster Diamonds.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gini, an agronomist who has overseen the planting of some two hundred thousand trees in Parco Nord in the past quarter century, has the tan skin, strong hands, and hearty disposition that are requisite for the job.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of requisite
Adjective
  • The interview is essential evidence in the state's case against the 63-year-old Davis.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Regular physical activity, a nutritious diet and not smoking are essential for cardiovascular and overall health generally.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • Auriga can, for example, alter launch velocity depending on the mass of the projectile, the required range and the type of target being engaged.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators determined that multiple RVs may have been sold at Carson Pass RV in Lockeford without proper notification to their rightful owners and without completing the required Department of Motor Vehicles documentation.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of required
Adjective
  • Dark transits The increase in dark transits like the Kiku’s recent journey comes at a crucial time for the energy market.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Speed, efficiency, and safety are among the most crucial attributes of canal transport.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of crucial
Adjective
  • Reliable transportation can make the difference between making a follow-up appointment and delaying needed care.
    — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Other research links unfair treatment in healthcare settings to mistrust and going without needed care.
    — Hyojin Im, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
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