prerequisite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something that is required in advance
    requirement.
    • Latin was a prerequisite for admission
  2. adjective satellite required as a prior condition or course of study

WordNet


Pre*req"ui*site adjective
Definitions
  1. Previously required; necessary as a preliminary to any proposed effect or end; as, prerequisite conditions of success.
Pre*req"ui*site noun
Definitions
  1. Something previously required, or necessary to an end or effect proposed.
    The necessary prerequisites of freedom. Goldsmith.

Webster 1913