Leading
Leading adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Prerequisite and leading are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prerequisite" instead an adjective "Leading".
Prerequisite
Prerequisite adjective - Required as a prior condition or course of study.
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Synonyms for Prerequisite
Leading and prerequisite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Leading" instead an adjective "Prerequisite".
Both words in one sentence
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The beauty standard for women, however, is much higher; in order to be a leading lady it is an unspoken prerequisite that you are at the very least physically attractive.
Source: Ugly Guy, Hot Wife -
Both these characters greet you in a conversation after passing a prerequisite for their respective factions, and offer you the archetypal choice of turning your back on them and leading a normal life or undertaking their quests.
Source: Threshold Guardians
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