requirement — something that is needed or demanded as a necessary condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is needed or demanded as a necessary condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
Example Sentences
- The job requirement says 'Must love coffee more than sleep' - finally, a job I'm overqualified for!
- University admission requirements have become so strict that even Einstein would need a tutor.
- The visa requirements include proof of financial stability and a clean criminal record.
requirement
NOUN[/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/]
something that is needed or demanded as a necessary condition
something that is needed or demanded as a necessary condition
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'requerre' meaning 'to ask or demand', derived from Latin 'requirere' (re- 'again' + quaerere 'to seek'). The suffix '-ment' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
re- (again) + quir- (seek/ask) + -ement/-ment (noun suffix) = requirement
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📝Examples
“The job requirement says 'Must love coffee more than sleep' - finally, a job I'm overqualified for!”
“University admission requirements have become so strict that even Einstein would need a tutor.”
“The visa requirements include proof of financial stability and a clean criminal record.”
“She failed to meet the height requirement for the roller coaster and blamed genetics instead of ice cream.”
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