required — Needed 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/
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.
Needed or demanded as necessary; compulsory or obligatory according to rules or law.
Though tired from what's required, suddenly inspired!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'requirere' meaning 'to seek again' or 'to ask for repeatedly'. The word evolved to mean something that is necessary or demanded.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + quaerere (to seek/ask) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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.”
“The required skills for this job include patience, especially when dealing with difficult customers.”
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