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adjective

ˈre-kwə-zət How to pronounce requisite (audio)
Definition of requisitenext
as in necessary
impossible to do without this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers

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requisite

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noun

as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201

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Recent Examples of requisite
Adjective
To judge from the lines of young, very devoted fans snaking around the cemetery, Geese has already built the requisite subculture to thrive longer-term. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 All that requisite lightness and deference when there was nothing light or deferential about her. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 When Wilson died last summer, he was widely eulogized as one of the great visionary artists of our time, and his requisite for altered perception has only since flourished. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for requisite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
  1. necessary
  2. requirement
  3. required
  4. must
  5. essential
  6. necessity
  7. needed
  8. integral
Adjective
  • The father and son are accused of recycling patients through their facilities to continue billing insurance companies, regardless of whether treatment was medically necessary or actually provided.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • That means no seasoning necessary, rust resistance, and easy cleanup.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of necessary
Noun
  • Engineers must account for personnel requirements alongside the submarine’s technical and operational systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The procedural dispute centers on a requirement to distribute amendment text to circuit court clerks for public posting, which lawmakers retroactively repealed.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of requirement
Adjective
  • However, Brookfield disputed the claim and said no compensation is currently owed to BHV, and that any compensation was conditional on the premises being returned in the required condition.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • No specific guidelines were given – just the required proportions.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of required
Noun
  • It's packed with moisture-loving glycerin, lathers well on washcloths (my preferred delivery method), and is fragrance-free, which is a must for my sensitive-leaning skin.
    — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
  • What to Do Much of the park encompasses a flourishing redwood forest, so a hike through the trees is a must.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of must
Adjective
  • Maintaining essential services for 90 days Maintaining essential services for 90 days requires more than backup generators or stockpiled supplies.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If Amendment 3 passes, money for those essential services will be cut by billions per year.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of essential
Noun
  • With plenty of room for daily necessities, this bag earns its place in your regular rotation.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Resilience allows organizations to make decisions from a position of strength rather than necessity.
    — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of necessity
Adjective
  • Diesel is at an all-time high because of the war; every item in your grocery store was shipped there by truck and needed diesel.
    — Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Communication breakdowns may leave patients unaware of available services, while a lack of referrals can keep them from receiving needed care.
    — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of needed
Adjective
  • In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • These experiences were integral to my becoming a first-generation college student and pursuing a career in academia.
    — Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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