nonprerequisite

English

Adjective

nonprerequisite (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of non-prerequisite
   • 1973, Fred C. Schweppe, Uncertain dynamic systems, page 6:

     Sometimes reference is made to specific points in earlier nonprerequisite chapters, but such references can either be skipped as being only "side points" or else the referenced material can be studied "out of context."

   • 1987, Charles M. Reigeluth, Instructional Theories in Action:

     Nonprerequisite supporting content (information, concepts, and procedures) for the first principle (lb) is taught immediately after the principle (see lc).

   • 1996, Sidney William Bijou, Emilio Ribes-Inesta, New Directions in Behavior Development, →ISBN, page 173:

     When we do understand it, we may also see what connection the Moro reflex has to the way in which the nervous system mediates piano-playing, and then we may be in a position to evaluate its importance as a prerequisite for piano-playing, or, perhaps, as a nonprerequisite but useful tracer variable.

   • 2012, Edgardo G. Calansingin, In Retrospection: I Made It by a Long, Long Shot, →ISBN, page 94:

     Fortunately, there were nonprerequisite accounting subjects and electives that I included in the enrollment.

   • 2012, A. Ralston, G. S. Young, The Future of College Mathematics, page 49:

     This is particularly true in light of the lack of public understanding of the broad field of mathematics, and the substantial competition from such nonprerequisite media as television and its science programs.

Noun

nonprerequisite (plural nonprerequisites)

1. Alternative form of non-prerequisite
   • 2004, Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations: ALI-ABA Course of Study Materials:

     First, it determined that it had “related-to” jurisdiction (under the Pacor test”) because the nonprerequisites for such a final adjudication must be satisfied.

   • 2010 September, Werner Scheithauer, “Chemotherapy: Gemcitabine alone or plus cisplatin for biliary tract cancer?”, in Nature Reviews: Clinical Oncology, volume 7:

     These objective response data were obtainable in at least 74% of their patients who presented with measurable disease (a nonprerequisite for study entry).