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requisite

req·ui·site

requisite

 
 
pronunciation:
re kwih ziht
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
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part of speech: adjective
definition: required or essential.
If you've done the requisite reading and assignments, you should pass the exam easily.
synonyms:
compulsory, essential, necessary, needed, needful, obligatory, required
antonyms:
optional
similar words:
imperative, incumbent, indispensable, mandatory, prerequisite, vital
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part of speech: noun
definition: something that is essential or required.
synonyms:
desideratum, essential, must, necessary, necessity, need, requirement, sine qua non
antonyms:
option
similar words:
fundamental, imperative, qualification, want
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derivations: requisitely (adv.), requisiteness (n.)
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