prerequest

re·quest

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-kwest]
- /rɪˈkwɛst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-kwest]
- /rɪˈkwɛst/

Definitions of prerequest word

noun prerequest the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left. 1
noun prerequest an instance of this: There have been many requests for the product. 1
noun prerequest a written statement of petition: If you need supplies, send in a request. 1
noun prerequest something asked for: to obtain one's request. 1
noun prerequest the state of being asked for; demand. 1
verb with object prerequest to ask for, especially politely or formally: He requested permission to speak. 1

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Origin of prerequest

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English requeste (noun) < Old French < Vulgar Latin *requaesita things asked for, noun use of neuter plural past participle of *requaerere to seek, for Latin requīrere. See require, quest

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Parts of speech for Prerequest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prerequest

prerequest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

prerequest usage trend in Literature

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