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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
The pieces themselves are quite powerful, involving bits and bobs of righteous fury and vigilante justice, but they’re rarely strung together with the requisite rhythm. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026 Those navigating the market without the requisite knowledge or information are susceptible to potential outlier losses. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 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 policy directs higher education institutions not to create a list of student names linked with immigration status or retain sensitive information, like a student or parent’s Social Security number, for longer than necessary.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of necessary
Noun
  • Thiel also secured New Zealand citizenship in 2011, receiving a special exemption from the usual residency requirements.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The company said at the time that the facility would test battery performance, quality and durability under requirements specific to the region.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of requirement
Adjective
  • As for videos, adding the required warning can satisfy the disclosure requirement in the Louisiana law.
    — Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of required
Noun
  • And while Rockliffe’s new temple of gastronomy is worthy alone of a trip here, staying the night is a must.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The clear panels fill it with natural light while offering UV protection — an absolute must as a skin cancer survivor.
    — Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of must
Adjective
  • The same report found that 73% of respondents call AI essential, but only 13% of organizations have integrated it into real workflows.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There are more details about his parents, a sojourn into San Francisco’s bustling Chinatown and an assertion of autonomy within the Trask household, of which Lee is an essential part.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of essential
Noun
  • Noir is to superhero as physical mediums are to digital media as physical necessity is to virtual contingency.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The project is part of a $46-billion border buildout facing resistance from landowners, Native American tribes and conservation groups over its costs, necessity and potential damage to sensitive landscapes.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of necessity
Adjective
  • Both could go a long way in lengthening the Yankees’ postseason lineup; the righty-swinging Lombard, in particular, provides some needed balance.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Among the boundaries that have been breached, according to the new report, are carbon dioxide concentrations, which reached a record 426 parts per million (ppm) because fossil fuel burning had not decreased at nearly the needed pace.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of needed
Adjective
  • Inextricable to Long’s art, though, is a self-awareness and acerbic wit that elevates the narrative and reminds us that humor is integral to survival, too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For the Fondation Beyeler, the surrounding nature preserve and park, the Naturschutzgebiet Eisweiher, is an integral part of its campus.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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