How do you use the word "prerequisite" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "prerequisite" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "prerequisite": By that time, astral projection became a prerequisite course in his university. Please stand at the stairs. This is a prerequisite for me to defend you.

Prerequisite Meaning

/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjRequired as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.

nounSomething that is required as necessary or indispensable, or as a prior condition of something else.

Sentence Examples

By that time, astral projection became a prerequisite course in his university.

Please stand at the stairs. This is a prerequisite for me to defend you.

Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

requirement obligatory

Antonyms:

optional

CEFR Practice Quiz

Calculus I is a ____ for Calculus II, so you must pass it first.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

A degree in mathematics is a ____ for admission to the advanced statistics program.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English requisite English prerequisite From pre- + requisite.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Only a full-scale analysis of the origin and development of our sensations and ideas can provide this knowledge; so Hartley's associationist psychology becomes the prerequisite for moral knowledge." — 1995, Richard Olson, Science Deified & Science Defied:

"If you examine the prerequisites list, you will notice it does not include bootstrapper packages for the Office 2003 PIAs." — 2009, Rob Bovey, Stephen Bullen, Dennis Wallentin, John Green, Professional Excel Development:

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