prerequisite
prerequisite
adjective
/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/
only before noun (formal)
​that must exist or happen before something else can happen or be done
prerequisite knowledge
TOPICS Permission and obligation C2
prerequisite
noun
/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/
usually singular (formal)
​prerequisite (for/of/to something) something that must exist or happen before something else can happen or be done
SYNONYM precondition
A degree is an essential prerequisite for employment at this level.
Flexibility of approach is an important prerequisite to successful learning.
COMPARE requisite
Self-control is an absolute prerequisite for command.
These qualities are necessary prerequisites for success.
Training is a prerequisite for competence.
TOPICS Permission and obligation C2
Collocations
adjective
absolute
essential
fundamental
preposition
prerequisite for
prerequisite to