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requisiterequired by the nature of things or by circumstances; essential

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: required by the nature of things or by circumstances; essential

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekwɪzɪt/

Example Sentences

  • Having the requisite amount of coffee is essential for surviving Monday mornings at the office.
  • Good communication skills are requisite for any leadership position.
  • She lacked the requisite enthusiasm for bungee jumping, preferring to keep her feet firmly on the ground.

requisite

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈrekwɪzɪt/]

required by the nature of things or by circumstances; essential

A mountain guide checks every requisite item before the climb begins.
💡 Concept

A mountain guide checks every requisite item before the climb begins.

Every ingredient requisite makes the dish exquisite - a chef's perquisite!
🎵 Rhyme

Every ingredient requisite makes the dish exquisite - a chef's perquisite!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrekwɪzɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrekwɪzɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootquis-
Suffix--ite

Origin

From Latin 'requisitus', the past participle of 'requirere' meaning 'to require' or 'to ask for'. The word combines 're-' (again) and 'quaerere' (to seek or ask).

Breakdown

re- (again) + quaer- (seek/ask) + -ite (adjective suffix) = requisite

🎵Rhyme

exquisiteperquisite
exquisite
perquisite

🔗Collocations

requisite skills
requisite qualifications
basic requisites
prerequisite vs requisite
meet the requisites
requisite knowledge

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Having the requisite amount of coffee is essential for surviving Monday mornings at the office.

Good communication skills are requisite for any leadership position.

😄 Fun example

She lacked the requisite enthusiasm for bungee jumping, preferring to keep her feet firmly on the ground.

The company provides all requisite training for new employees.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

essentialnecessaryrequiredmandatoryindispensable

Antonyms

optionalunnecessarydispensable

Related

prerequisiterequirementconditionqualification

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