English word prerequisite comes from English pre-, English requisite
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pre- | English (en) | Before; used to form words meaning "before (in time)".. Before; used to form words meaning "in front of (in space)"; (anatomy) anterior. |
| requisite | English (en) | An indispensable item; a requirement. Essential, required, indispensable. |
| prerequisite | English (en) | Required as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable. In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started. May be colloquially referred to as a prereq.. Something that must be gained in order to gain something else. |