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Definition of corequisite

corequisite

/ˌkoʊˈrɛk.wɪ.zɪt/
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Plural:corequisites
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corequisite Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An academic course or requirement that must be taken or completed simultaneously with another course.

Example

"Calculus I is listed as a corequisite for the engineering mechanics class."

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• adjective

1

Required to be taken or fulfilled at the same time as another course or requirement.

Example

"Students enrolling in the introductory physics lecture must also register for the corequisite laboratory section."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'corequisite' with 'prerequisite': a prerequisite is a course or requirement that must be completed beforehand, whereas a corequisite must be taken concurrently during the same academic term.

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• Nearby Words

coreligionist
corella
coreopsis
corequisite
corer
corey
corgi

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corequisite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corequisite
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