By that time, astral projection became a prerequisite course in his university.
Source: tatoeba (1469217)
Prerequisite
/pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/
Synonyms for "prerequisite" (141 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Noun(6 words)
arrangementbare necessitiesbasic trainingboundary conditionbriefingcall forcalled forcatchclauseclearing the decksconditiondemanddemand fordemandeddesiderationdesideratumdonneeequipmentescalator clauseescape clause
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escape hatchessential
Verb(1 words)
condition the soil
Strong matches (42)
essentialsfamiliarizationfine printfixingfoundationgivengroundsgroundworkimperativeindicatedindispensableirreducibleirreductibleirreplaceablejokerkickerlimiting conditionmakereadymaking readymanufacture
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Adjective(3 words)
foundational academic subjectfoundational skillfoundational skills
Noun(10 words)
growth requirementindispensablesinput requirementlearner requirementsmajor requirementsmandatorymost requirednecessarynecessary conditionnecessary conditions
Related words (70)
need forneededneedfulobligationobligatoryoccasionparameterplanningprearrangementpreconditionpreliminariespreliminarypreliminary actpreliminary steppreppreparationpreparativepreparatorypreparatory studypreparing
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preppingprerequirementpretreatmentprocessingpropaedeuticprovidentprovisionprovisionalprovisionsprovisoqualificationreadyingrequiredrequirementrequisiterequisitionsaving clausesine qua nonsmall printspadeworkspecificationstipulationstringtermsthe necessarythe needfultrainingtreatmenttrialtryoutultimatumunforgoablevitalwantwantedwarm upwarm-upwhereas
Adjective(5 words)
obligatory requirementprerequisite coursequalifying conditionqualifying modifierrequired service
Noun(7 words)
prechange conditionpreconditionqualificationqualifier wordqualifiersrequiredscience course requirements
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: requirement, arrangement, background condition, background knowledge, bare necessities.
- Sentence evidence is available for prerequisite, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prerequisite".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prerequisite"
Keep "prerequisite" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prerequisite" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prerequisite", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prerequisite" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriescourse prerequisitedegree prerequisiteessential prerequisitemandatory prerequisitemodule prerequisiteprogram prerequisite
Collocations
9 entriesacademic prerequisitecourse prerequisitedegree prerequisiteminimum prerequisiteprerequisite checklistprerequisite conditionprerequisite courseprerequisite knowledgeprerequisite reading
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
Please stand at the stairs. This is a prerequisite for me to defend you.
Source: tatoeba (2803540)
Earning a post-secondary degree or credential is a prerequisite for 21st century jobs, and one that everyone should be able to afford.
Source: tatoeba (3651235)
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting.
Source: tatoeba (4624443)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prerequisite"?
Closest matches include requirement, arrangement, background condition, background knowledge, bare necessities.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prerequisite"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.