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Meaning of Prerequisite
A prerequisite is something that is necessary or required before something else can happen or be done.
Definitions
- A condition or requirement that must be fulfilled before something else can happen or be done
- * A subject or course that a student must complete before being allowed to enroll in a more advanced subject or course
Etymology of Prerequisite
The word "prerequisite" has its roots in the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "requirit" meaning "to require" or "to need", with the word entering the English language in the 15th century to describe something that is necessary before something else can occur.
Example Uses
- Having a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for applying to a master's program
- * Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for studying abroad in the United States
- * Passing the exam is a prerequisite for obtaining a driver's license
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
option
choice
preference
alternative
luxury
convenience
extra
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advantage
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perk
plus
asset
benefit
nonessential
unnecessary
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trivial
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dispensable
voluntary
elective
optional