prerequisite

Word parts

pre- + requisite

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /priˈrɛkwəzət/ or /priˈrɛkwɪzɪt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular prerequisite

Plural prerequisites

1. (countable) A prerequisite is something you need to get something else.

   This college has many prerequisites.