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requisite

 

[ ˈrɛkwəzɪt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

necessary for a particular purpose

required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, or outcome. It is an essential element or condition.

Synonyms

essential, mandatory, necessary, obligatory

Examples of usage

  • It is a requisite for the job to have a college degree.
  • Patience is a requisite for success in this field.
  • Good communication skills are a requisite for effective teamwork.
  • A valid ID is a requisite for entering the building.
  • Experience is often a requisite for higher-level positions.
Context #2 | Adjective

required by circumstances or regulations

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. Essential or indispensable.

Synonyms

compulsory, essential, mandatory, required

Examples of usage

  • Permission from the supervisor is requisite before leaving early.
  • Completing the training program is requisite for certification.
  • Following safety protocols is requisite in hazardous environments.
  • Providing accurate information is requisite for the investigation.
  • Obtaining a license is requisite for practicing law.

Translations

Translations of the word "requisite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 requisito

🇮🇳 आवश्यकता

🇩🇪 Voraussetzung

🇮🇩 syarat

🇺🇦 вимога

🇵🇱 wymóg

🇯🇵 必要条件

🇫🇷 exigence

🇪🇸 requisito

🇹🇷 gereklilik

🇰🇷 필요조건

🇸🇦 شرط

🇨🇿 požadavek

🇸🇰 požiadavka

🇨🇳 必要条件

🇸🇮 zahteva

🇮🇸 krafa

🇰🇿 талап

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნა

🇦🇿 tələb

🇲🇽 requisito

Word origin

The word 'requisite' originated from the Latin word 'requisitus', meaning demanded or sought. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, primarily used in legal and formal contexts to denote something necessary or required. Over time, 'requisite' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of essentiality and indispensability in various fields and disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,517 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.