prasyarat

Prasyarat is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to denote a prerequisite: a condition or requirement that must be satisfied before a particular action, process, or event can take place. In English, the closest equivalents are prerequisite or precondition. Etymology-wise, the word combines pra- meaning before with syarat meaning condition, reflecting its role as an antecedent requirement.

Common usage of prasyarat appears in education, where a student may be required to complete certain courses before enrolling in more advanced ones, or in admissions criteria. It also appears in curriculum design to ensure a logical sequence of topics, in employment to specify necessary qualifications, and in professional or technical contexts to list dependencies that must be met before starting a task. In software, hardware, and project management, prerequisites describe the environments, tools, or components that must exist beforehand for proper operation or successful completion.

Practical considerations include whether a prerequisite is mandatory or recommended, and the presence of bridging or remedial options for unmet requirements. Prerequisites may be subject to review and revision, and institutions often manage them through catalogs or learning management systems to keep track of changes and ensure accurate guidance for students and staff.

See also: prerequisite, dependency, condition, admission requirements.