prerequisite
adjective/priˈrɛkwɪzɪt/
Frequency rank: #10,207 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
something required as a prior condition before something else can happen or be done
Example sentence
Basic algebra knowledge is considered prerequisite for enrolling in this calculus course.
Synonyms & related words
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