| word | prerequisite |
|---|---|
| definition | Something that is required in advance to achieve a goal or to carry out a function. |
| eg_sentence | In most states, minimal insurance coverage is a prerequisite for registering an automobile. |
| explanation | Prerequisite is partly based on requirere, the Latin verb meaning “to need or require.” So a prerequisite can be anything that must be accomplished or acquired before something else can be done. Possessing a valid credit card is a prerequisite for renting a car. A physical exam may be a prerequisite for receiving a life-insurance policy. And successful completion of an introductory course is often a prerequisite for enrolling in a higher-level course |
| IPA | priˈrɛkwəzət |
Tags: mwvb::unit:21, mwvb::unit:21:word, mwvb::word, mwvb::word-cloze, mwvb::word-reverse, obsidian_to_anki
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