prerequisite

adjective/priˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

Frequency rank: #10,207 most common English word

Meaning

something required as a prior condition before something else can happen or be done

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Example sentence

Basic algebra knowledge is considered prerequisite for enrolling in this calculus course.

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