corequisite: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Academic, Administrative
Quick answer
What does “corequisite” mean?
A course or subject that must be taken at the same time as another specified course.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A course or subject that must be taken at the same time as another specified course.
Any requirement, condition, or element that must be present or undertaken simultaneously with another for a specific purpose to be fulfilled, particularly in institutional, educational, or formal planning contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Identical in core meaning. Spelling may occasionally be seen as 'co-requisite' in the UK, hyphenating the prefix, though the solid form is standard. No difference in application or understanding.
Connotations
Identical connotations of administrative necessity and academic planning. No regional variation in nuance.
Frequency
Equal frequency in relevant academic and administrative contexts in both regions. Virtually unknown in general everyday conversation.
Grammar
How to Use “corequisite” in a Sentence
X is a corequisite for YY has X as a corequisiteX and Y are corequisitesto take X as a corequisite with YVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “corequisite” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- [No standard verb form in use]
American English
- [No standard verb form in use]
adverb
British English
- [No standard adverbial form in use]
American English
- [No standard adverbial form in use]
adjective
British English
- The corequisite modules must be selected at the point of enrolment.
American English
- Students must review the corequisite requirements before registering.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might be used in training or certification contexts, e.g., 'The advanced module has the foundation workshop as a corequisite.'
Academic
Primary context. Used in university calendars, course descriptions, and student advising, e.g., 'Chemistry 101 is a corequisite for the lab session.'
Everyday
Extremely rare. Would not be used in casual conversation.
Technical
Used in educational policy, curriculum design, and institutional documentation to describe mandatory concurrent learning pathways.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “corequisite”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “corequisite”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “corequisite”
- Confusing it with 'prerequisite'. Using it in non-informal contexts. Misspelling as 'correquisite' or 'co-requisite' (the latter is a minor variant).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A prerequisite is a requirement that must be completed BEFORE you can start something else. A corequisite is a requirement that must be taken AT THE SAME TIME as something else.
It is extremely rare. Its primary and almost exclusive use is in academic, institutional, or formal training contexts to describe concurrent requirements.
Both are found, but the solid spelling 'corequisite' is more common in modern official documents. The hyphenated form 'co-requisite' is an acceptable variant.
Institutional policies vary, but typically, if you fail a corequisite, you may be required to retake both courses concurrently, or you may fail the paired course as well. Always check your specific institution's academic regulations.
A course or subject that must be taken at the same time as another specified course.
Corequisite is usually formal, academic, administrative in register.
Corequisite: in British English it is pronounced /kəʊˈrɛkwɪzɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /koʊˈrɛkwəzɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms for this technical term]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think CO-requisite = taken CO-incidentally, CO-ncurrently, CO-operatively with another course. The 'co-' prefix means 'together'.
Conceptual Metaphor
REQUIREMENTS ARE JOURNEYS: A corequisite is a path you must walk alongside another path.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'corequisite' most appropriately used?