Meaning & use

requisite

adjective·Advanced

Necessary or required for a particular purpose, especially as a formal condition or qualification.

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Applicants must have the requisite experience before they can apply for the senior role.

She gathered the requisite documents before submitting her visa application.

A note on using this word

Requisite is formal and often precedes an abstract noun like 'experience,' 'skills,' or 'qualifications' in official or academic writing.

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Words with an opposite meaning

unnecessaryoptional

Another way to use it

2. noun

A thing that is necessary or required for a particular purpose.

A valid passport is a basic requisite for international travel.

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