REQUISITE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈre-kwə-zət

Definition of requisite

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

Stop in for the requisite cup of joe plus made-to-order omelets, skillets, Benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, and French toast. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Though the operation took place at the workshop of the Crown Jeweller, Garrard & Company, British artisans lacked the requisite skill, prompting the Prince to hire master cutters from Amsterdam’s Royal Coster Diamonds. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 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

Adjective

Harrow New York may be vulnerable to a similar fate, but perhaps this sort of gamble is a necessary evil to ensure Harrow’s continuity, in one form or another.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Delays are frustrating but necessary Because lightning can happen before or after a thunderstorm is overhead, rain is a poor indicator of lightning danger.

— Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessary

Noun

Repeating that process places significant stress on components, increasing operational and capital costs due to the risk of failure, maintenance requirements and downtime.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
In some states, parents are winning time requirements on daily recess.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirement

Adjective

Because the carbon material smooths itself during deposition, manufacturers can eliminate downstream chemical mechanical planarization or etch-back steps that are normally needed to create the required surface.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
That means there are fewer people left to make sure labs and clean rooms pass all the required safety checks during tests that involve extreme temperatures, pressures and electrical discharges.

— Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of required

Adjective

On Wednesday, Abascal was notified to leave and given 30 minutes to pack her essential belongings.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
To watch the Severin discs is to be reminded of just how many cinematic discoveries remain out there waiting to be unearthed — and of how essential their work and the work of other boutique physical media labels continues to be.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of essential

Noun

Researchers said housing affordability is being made worse due to mounting economic pressures and the rising costs of everyday necessities.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Many of these frequent 911 users are unhoused people with physical health, mental health and substance use issues who lack access to care and frequent emergency rooms for treatment — or sometimes just basic necessities or shelter.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessity

Adjective

This is the airspace Gillian has carved out for herself in 2026, when her services are extra-needed.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Most schools lack the needed additional teacher support, access to civics training, connection to community, and family engagement, DePaul said.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

Any more details ruin surprises, which are integral for Boyle’s engagement in the project.

— William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
At its opening ceremony, then-President Barack Obama urged African Americans to see their story as an integral thread in the broader American story.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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