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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Recent Examples of prerequisite
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Achieving credibility is arguably the ultimate prerequisite for superpower status.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Their PCs don’t have the prerequisite hardware to meet the Windows 11 upgrade test.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Cheap, reliable energy—from fossil fuels, nuclear, or renewables—is a prerequisite for housing, manufacturing, and medical care.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
Achieving credibility is arguably the ultimate prerequisite for superpower status.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Zinner completed prerequisite courses for medical school at UMiami in his junior year and returned to Johns Hopkins for his graduating senior year.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Their PCs don’t have the prerequisite hardware to meet the Windows 11 upgrade test.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After giving birth to her second child in April, the 32-year-old was determined to continue breastfeeding her son — a choice that was both personally important and financially necessary for her family.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the decision is necessary to keep travelers safe.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Like the vast, uncaring jungle in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, the Tyranids are an irresistible force that seeks to surround and destroy humanity through the weight of pure biological necessity.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The ability to socialize is a critical skill to living in groups (seemingly more critical than the toilet is) and a basic pre-requisite of civilization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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As much as its share price rose, its earnings per share rose even faster resulting in a moderating of its multiple without a requisite decline in price.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Features such as grab bars, curbless showers, shower benches, barrier-free entries and wider doors provide crucial safety benefits without sacrificing luxury.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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On a crucial third-and-10 just inside field goal range, Beck was confident with his pass to Marion to get well within range.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Spoelstra said that even just two years in, and only 21, Ware already has exhibited some needed resilience.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because of Prescott, the team’s front office should also have urgency to fix the defense and make needed additions.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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