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requiredNeeded or demanded as necessary; compulsory or obligatory according to rules or law.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Needed or demanded as necessary; compulsory or obligatory according to rules or law.

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkwaɪrd/

Korean meaning: 필수의, 의무적인

Korean pronunciation: 리-콰이어드 (강세: 콰이)

Example Sentences

  • Wearing pants to work is generally required, unless you're a mermaid working from home.
  • A valid ID is required to enter the building.
  • Math is a required subject in most schools, unfortunately for students who think numbers are evil.

required

ADJECTIVE

//rɪˈkwaɪrd//

Needed or demanded as necessary; compulsory or obligatory according to rules or law.

required concept
💡 Concept

Needed or demanded as necessary; compulsory or obligatory according to rules or law.

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required rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though tired from what's required, suddenly inspired!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈkwaɪrd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootquire
Suffix--d

Origin

From Latin 'requirere' meaning 'to seek again' or 'to ask for repeatedly'. The word evolved to mean something that is necessary or demanded.

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🎵Rhyme

acquireddesiredinspired

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📝Examples

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Wearing pants to work is generally required, unless you're a mermaid working from home.

A valid ID is required to enter the building.

😄 Fun example

Math is a required subject in most schools, unfortunately for students who think numbers are evil.

The required skills for this job include patience, especially when dealing with difficult customers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

necessarymandatoryobligatoryessentialcompulsory

Antonyms

optionalvoluntary