prerequisite

From Wiktionary

Word parts[change]

pre- + requisite

Pronunciation[change]

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

Noun[change]

Singular
prerequisite

Plural
prerequisites

  1. (countable) A prerequisite is something you need to get something else.
    This college has many prerequisites.