Requisite is a word for something that is needed or indispensableAbsolutely necessary; cannot be done without it.. It can be used as a noun for a necessaryRequired for a purpose; not optional or extra. thing, or as an adjectiveA word that describes a noun or pronoun. meaning required.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈrɛkwəzɪt/
Easy pronunciation: REK-wuh-zit (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the first syllable.
Noun meaning a necessary thing; not the adjective meaning necessary.
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Requisite Meaning
a necessary thing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: anything indispensable
Example: The campsite had the basic requisites: water, fuel, and food.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- necessity — A thing that is needed or essential.
- requirement — Something that must be present or met.
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Other Meanings of Requisite
Meaning 2
needed or required
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: necessary for relief or supply
Example: We packed the requisite documents for the trip.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- needed — Works when something is needed for a purpose.
- needful — More formal or old-fashioned than everyday usage.
- required — A natural substitute when something is mandatory or expected.
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Requisite Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- necessity
- requirement
adjective: needed or required
- needed
- needful
- required
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Common Mistakes
- Using requisite as if it only means 'essential' and forgetting the noun sense.
- Mixing up requisite with requirement; they are related, but requisite can be both a noun and an adjective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does requisite mean?
Requisite means something that is needed or indispensable. It can be a noun for a necessary thing or an adjective meaning required.
Is requisite a noun or an adjective?
It can be both. As a noun, it means a necessary thing. As an adjective, it means needed or required.
What are the best synonyms for requisite?
For the noun sense, good synonyms include necessity and requirement. For the adjective sense, needed and required work well.
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