prerequisite
//priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt//
Noun
prerequisiteSingular
prerequisitesPlural
1
Something that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or be done.
A bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for this graduate program.
2
A course or subject that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced course.
Calculus I is a prerequisite for this advanced mathematics course.
Synonym
Adjective
prerequisiteCanonical form
1
Required as a prior condition; necessary beforehand.
Basic math skills are prerequisite for this course.