pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt required as a prior condition or course of study something that is required in advance Latin was a prerequisite for admission