The word prefix means a fragment that is attached to the beginning of a word, modifying it's meaning. Similarly, the word prerequisite is a requisite that is needed before the subject of the prereq...
Instance 1 - "Prerequisite" in search: "Prerequisite for" vs. "prerequisite to" Instance 2 - "Pre-requisite" in search: Single word for "This task cannot proceed until these other tasks are completed first"? I suppose it's a bit of a broader question: Words seem to have "pre-" prepended to indicate action or applicability before something.
A prerequisite to fostering a full understanding of mentor programs is developing a definition that applies equally to the community college setting and business or pre-college programs.
Prerequisite describes something that must exist before another thing. Is there a word that describes an opposite, that is, something that is made possible because of the existence of another thing...
A prerequisite, on the other hand, is a process by itself that must have been achieved and completed before the next process starts. In the example you cite, the precondition must be true but is not necessarily a completed process or it may have other co-requisite ingredients or conditions.
I'm proofreading my thesis, and found that TeX in its infinite wisdom had decided to hyphenate prerequisite as pre-req-ui-site. I've replaced it with pre-re-qui-si-te, but I'm a bit unsure what the proper hyphenation is and couldn't find any good sources.
Word for opposite of prerequisite? Something that is possible because of another thing? (15 answers) Closed 10 years ago. must steps required before a particular tasks are called pre-requisite what do we call must steps which should be followed after a particular task post-requisite is not a valid English word i guess , is there replacement ??