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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
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of prerequisite (Entry 2 of 2)
as in necessary, important
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of prerequisite was circa 1631
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