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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
There might be content from tryouts and the requisite 'Happy Birthday' posts, but this summer, the Dolphins cheerleaders made a bold statement during the World Cup. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Once certified, petitioners then have just over two months to collect and submit the requisite number of signatures to local registrars and ultimately the Secretary of State. — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Noun
Their only requisite, besides location, was a top-floor unit, so there’d be no risk of hearing neighbors above. — Carisa Crawford Chappell, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Texas Tech billionaire Cody Campbell and SMU Athletic Director Damon Evans told The News that operating above the cap is a requisite to fielding a competitive football team. — Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 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
  • Tether defends the short delay as a necessary trade-off for responsible responsiveness in a large ecosystem, rejecting claims of a loophole.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Every Fathom, even the most barebones, will have the hardware and sensors necessary to turn on BlueCruise, the company’s software that enables drivers to take their hands off the wheel while on the highway.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of necessary
Noun
  • There’s a new AI graduation requirement at Purdue University.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, the models will gracefully absorb more complex requirements.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirement
Adjective
  • The resolution there would be unlikely to muster the required 60 votes needed to advance.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The city later cleared the restaurant to reopen after the required corrections were made.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of required
Noun
  • Comfortable shoes are also a must, as the sightseeing around Europe is second to none.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Maurer notes that David Austin Roses, in particular, are a must.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of must
Adjective
  • Those materials are essential for making semiconductors, aerospace equipment and many other modern technologies, but China mines and refines an outsized share of the world's critical minerals.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What to Do on Rest Days Rest days are essential in your workout routine to avoid muscle injury.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of essential
Noun
  • The high state of prices at retail and for necessities remains one of the most pivotal factors impacting consumers’ views of the economy, the U-M study showed.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This is partly out of necessity, as nonprofits, more than any other sector, need to be constantly responsive to the shifting winds of community need and donor focus.
    — Max Simkoff, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of necessity
Adjective
  • Thanks to soccer, often called the world’s beautiful game, many found a needed distraction.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Add mulch to flower beds as the rain lets up for the season, so it won’t get washed away and will still retain needed moisture.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of needed
Adjective
  • These elements are integral to Witch Hat Atelier, as author Kamome Shirahama explains her intent on crafting a purposeful world; one where a reader learns to recognize the signs of danger inside and outside of a fictional tale.
    — Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Reading a book begins before a book is ever read, and of course the cover images are the most integral part of that process.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
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