prerequisite

CEFRC1

/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/

noun · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something required before another thing can happen or be done.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started.

Examples

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

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

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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4
Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

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

adjective

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

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

  • A degree is a prerequisite for entry into this profession.

  • A good command of Spanish is prerequisite for enrolling in this course.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

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

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From pre- + requisite.