Requisite — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈre-kwə-zət/ req·ui·site

Meaning & Definition of Requisite

Requisite (adjective)

  1. needed for a particular purpose, essential, necessary

Requisite (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. impossible to do without

    "this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers"

    similar: all-important, critical, essential, imperative, indispensable, integral, must-have, necessary, necessitous, needed, needful, required, vital, of the essence
    related: prerequisite, compulsory, mandatory, nonelective, obligatory, consequential, crucial, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, significant, substantial, weighty, basic, central, fundamental, key, organic, insistent, persistent, pressing, urgent
    opposite: dispensable, inessential, needless, nonessential, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded
    near: undesired, unwanted, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, excess, external, extra, extraneous, superfluous, surplus

Requisite (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable

    "Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201"

    similar: condition, demand, essential, must, must-have, necessary, necessity, need, needful, requirement, 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 Requisite

The most common words with a similar meaning to Requisite:

all-important, critical, essential, imperative, indispensable, integral, must-have, necessary, necessitous, needed, needful, required, vital, of the essence, condition, demand, must, necessity, need, requirement, sine qua non

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Requisite

Words with the opposite meaning of Requisite:

dispensable, inessential, needless, nonessential, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded, nonnecessity

Related Words for Requisite

prerequisite, compulsory, mandatory, nonelective, obligatory, consequential, crucial, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, significant, substantial, weighty, basic, central, fundamental, key, organic, insistent, persistent, pressing, urgent, precondition, advantage, edge, plus, desideration, desideratum

Near Antonyms of Requisite

undesired, unwanted, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, excess, external, extra, extraneous, superfluous, surplus, amenity, comfort, extravagance, frill, indulgence, luxury, superfluity, surplusage

Word Forms of Requisite

Derived words: requisite (noun), requisiteness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Requisite

Middle English, from Latin requisitus, past participle of requirere

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Requisite

What does "Requisite" mean?

"Requisite" means needed for a particular purpose, essential, necessary. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: needed for a particular purpose, essential, necessary. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Requisite"?

Other words for "Requisite" include all-important, critical, essential, imperative, indispensable, integral, must-have and necessary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Requisite" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Requisite"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Requisite". Common alternatives include all-important, critical, essential, imperative, indispensable, integral, must-have, necessary, necessitous and needed.

What is the opposite of "Requisite"?

Antonyms of "Requisite" include dispensable, inessential, needless, nonessential, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded and nonnecessity. Near antonyms include undesired, unwanted, inconsequential and insignificant.

How do you use "Requisite" in a sentence?

Examples of "Requisite" in a sentence: "this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers"; "Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201".

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

"Requisite" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Requisite"?

"Requisite" is pronounced /ˈre-kwə-zət/ and divided into syllables as req·ui·site.

What is the origin of the word "Requisite"?

"Requisite" comes from Middle English, from Latin requisitus, past participle of requirere. First known use: 15th century.