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Definition of prerequisite noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

prerequisite

noun
 
/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/
 
/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/
 [usually singular] (formal)
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  1. 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
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    • Self-control is an absolute prerequisite for command.
    • These qualities are necessary prerequisites for success.
    • Training is a prerequisite for competence.
    Topics Permission and obligationc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • absolute
    • essential
    • fundamental
    • …
    preposition
    • prerequisite for
    • prerequisite to
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