C1 noun Formal #8,765 mais comum

prerequisite

/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/

A prerequisite is a requirement that must be fulfilled before a specific course can be taken or a particular task can be performed. It refers to a necessary condition that must be met in advance for something else to happen or exist.

Exemplos

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Having a valid driver's license is a prerequisite for this delivery job.

Having a valid driver's license is a mandatory condition for this delivery job.

2

A master's degree is a prerequisite for admission to the doctoral program.

A master's degree is a mandatory requirement for entering the doctoral program.

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I told him that honesty is a prerequisite for being my friend.

I told him that being honest is a necessary condition for being my friend.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
prerequisite
Adjetivo
prerequisite
Relacionado
requisition
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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'Pre' (meaning before) and 'Requisite' (meaning required). It is something 'required before'.

Quiz rápido

Passing the introductory exam is a ________ for the advanced certification course.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

Having a valid driver's license is a prerequisite for this delivery job.

everyday

Having a valid driver's license is a mandatory condition for this delivery job.

2

A master's degree is a prerequisite for admission to the doctoral program.

formal

A master's degree is a mandatory requirement for entering the doctoral program.

3

I told him that honesty is a prerequisite for being my friend.

informal

I told him that being honest is a necessary condition for being my friend.

4

Students must complete Biology 101 as it is a prerequisite for the advanced genetics module.

academic

Students must finish Biology 101 because it is a required course before the advanced genetics module.

5

Securing sufficient capital is a prerequisite for the successful launch of any startup.

business

Obtaining enough capital is a necessary prior condition for the successful launch of any startup.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
prerequisite
Adjetivo
prerequisite
Relacionado
requisition

Colocações comuns

meet the prerequisite to fulfill the mandatory requirement
essential prerequisite a must-have prior condition
academic prerequisite a course requirement for schooling
prerequisite for success something needed in advance to succeed
lack the prerequisites to not have the necessary qualifications

Frases Comuns

prerequisite course

a class that must be completed before another

prerequisite knowledge

information one must have beforehand

as a prerequisite

acting as a necessary condition

Frequentemente confundido com

prerequisite vs perquisite

A perquisite (or perk) is an extra benefit or privilege, while a prerequisite is a mandatory requirement.

prerequisite vs corequisite

A corequisite is a course that must be taken at the same time, whereas a prerequisite must be completed before starting.

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Notas de uso

Prerequisite is frequently used in university catalogs and job descriptions. It can function as both a noun and an adjective (e.g., 'the prerequisite course').

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse 'prerequisite' with 'perquisite' because they sound similar. Another mistake is forgetting the 'e' after the first 'r'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'Pre' (meaning before) and 'Requisite' (meaning required). It is something 'required before'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'prae' (before) and 'requirere' (to require).

Padrões gramaticais

prerequisite for [something] prerequisite to [doing something] countable noun: prerequisites
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Contexto cultural

In North American and European higher education, 'prereqs' are a standard part of the modular degree system that dictates student progression.

Quiz rápido

Passing the introductory exam is a ________ for the advanced certification course.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

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