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requisite

adjective, noun·Advancedformal

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UK/ˈrekwɪzɪt/
US/ˈrekwəzɪt/

Meanings

  1. adjectivebefore a nounformal

    Needed for a particular purpose or required by the rules.

    Grammar: Comes before a noun: the requisite skills.

    Patterns

    • the requisite something
    • requisite for something

    She did not have the requisite experience for the job.

    The applicants must obtain the requisite permits.

    He gathered the requisite number of signatures.

  2. nouncountableformal

    Something that is necessary for a particular result or purpose.

    Grammar: Usually followed by for: a requisite for success.

    Patterns

    • a requisite for something
    • a requisite of something

    Patience is a requisite for good teaching.

    Good grades are a requisite for entry to the course.

    Trust is the first requisite of any friendship.

Word forms

pluralrequisites

Common combinations

requisite skills
Candidates need the requisite skills for the role.
requisite qualifications
She holds the requisite qualifications to teach.
requisite number
The petition reached the requisite number of votes.
a requisite for
Fluency is a requisite for the post.
toilet requisites
The kit contains toilet requisites for the trip.

Synonyms and how they differ

necessary
Necessary is the common word, while requisite is more formal and often used for official conditions.
essential
Essential stresses that something cannot be done without, with a stronger feel than requisite.
required
Required stresses that a rule or person demands it.
prerequisite
Prerequisite means something that must come before something else can happen.

Opposites

unnecessaryoptional

Word family

require verb
to need or demand
requirement noun
something needed
prerequisite noun
a condition that must be met first
requisition noun
an official request for supplies

Commonly confused: requisite or perquisite? requisite or exquisite?

requisite vs perquisite

A perquisite, or perk, is an extra benefit from a job, not something required.

requisite vs exquisite

Exquisite means extremely beautiful or delicate, not necessary.

Practice

A job ad asks for the "requisite qualifications." What does this mean?

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