Etymology

antirequisite

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Today it means: A previous course (or learning experience) that overlaps in content with a course offering such that students may not take that course offering for academic credit. Full definition →

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antirequisite · noun, adjective1

From anti- + requisite; in the education sense, contrasted with prerequisite.

antirequisite · adjective2

Coined by Elliott Jaques in contrast to his use of requisite to describe an organization that promotes positive and effective human interactions.

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