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requisite

req·ui·site
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rek-wuh-zit]
    • /ˈrɛk wə zɪt/
    • /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rek-wuh-zit]
    • /ˈrɛk wə zɪt/

Definitions of requisite word

  • adjective requisite required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc.; indispensable: the requisite skills of an engineer. 1
  • noun requisite something requisite; a necessary quality, thing, etc. 1
  • adjective requisite required, necessary 1
  • noun requisite sth that is required 1
  • adjective requisite You can use requisite to indicate that something is necessary for a particular purpose. 0
  • countable noun requisite A requisite is something which is necessary for a particular purpose. 0

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Origin of requisite

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin requīsītus past participle of requīrere to seek; see require, -ite2

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Parts of speech for Requisite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

requisite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for requisite

adj requisite

  • all-important — crucial; vital
  • axiological — the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.
  • binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
  • bullseye — the circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice.
  • card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.

noun requisite

  • committal — Committal is the process of officially sending someone to a prison or to hospital.
  • desiderata — something wanted or needed.
  • desideratum — something lacked and wanted
  • devoir — duty; obligation
  • devoirs — compliments or respects; courteous attentions

adjective requisite

  • compulsatory — compulsory
  • just — guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
  • needful — necessary or required: needful supplies.
  • obligatory — required as a matter of obligation; mandatory: A reply is desirable but not obligatory.

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