Requirements — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase /ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt/ re·quire·ment

Meaning & Definition of Requirements

Requirements (noun)

  1. something required:
  2. something wanted or needed, necessity
  3. something essential to the existence or occurrence of something else, condition

Requirements (phrase)

  1. no longer needed

Requirements (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable

    "this science course is a requirement for graduation"

    similar: conditions, demands, essentials, must-haves, musts, necessaries, necessities, needfuls, needs, requisites, sine qua nons
    related: preconditions, prerequisites, advantages, edges, pluses, desiderata, desiderations, wishes
    opposite: nonessentials, nonnecessities
    near: amenities, comforts, extras, extravagances, frills, indulgences, luxuries, superfluities, surplusages, surpluses

Related Entry: Requirement (noun)

Requirement is a different word from Requirements. The synonyms below are for requirement, not for requirements.

  1. something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable

    "this science course is a requirement for graduation"

    similar: condition, demand, essential, must, must-have, necessary, necessity, need, needful, requisite, sine qua non
    related: precondition, prerequisite, advantage, edge, plus, desideration, desideratum, wish
    opposite: nonessential, nonnecessity
    near: amenity, comfort, extra, extravagance, frill, indulgence, luxury, superfluity, surplus, surplusage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Requirements

The most common words with a similar meaning to Requirements:

conditions, demands, essentials, must-haves, musts, necessaries, necessities, needfuls, needs, requisites, sine qua nons

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Requirements

Words with the opposite meaning of Requirements:

nonessentials, nonnecessities

Related Words for Requirements

preconditions, prerequisites, advantages, edges, pluses, desiderata, desiderations, wishes

Near Antonyms of Requirements

amenities, comforts, extras, extravagances, frills, indulgences, luxuries, superfluities, surplusages, surpluses

Origin & Etymology of Requirements

First known use: 1662

Words & Phrases Containing Requirements

surplus to requirements

Frequently Asked Questions about Requirements

What does "Requirements" mean?

"Requirements" means something required:. As an a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: something required:.

What is another word for "Requirements"?

Other words for "Requirements" include conditions, demands, essentials, must-haves, musts, necessaries, necessities and needfuls. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Requirements" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Requirements"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Requirements". Common alternatives include conditions, demands, essentials, must-haves, musts, necessaries, necessities, needfuls, needs and requisites.

What is the opposite of "Requirements"?

Antonyms of "Requirements" include nonessentials and nonnecessities. Near antonyms include amenities, comforts, extras and extravagances.

How do you use "Requirements" in a sentence?

Examples of "Requirements" in a sentence: "this science course is a requirement for graduation".

Is "Requirements" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Requirements" can be used as a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Requirements"?

"Requirements" is pronounced /ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt/ and divided into syllables as re·quire·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Requirements"?

First known use: 1662.