requisite
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Related Words
See necessary. See requirement.
Other Word Forms
- nonrequisite adjective
- nonrequisitely adverb
- nonrequisiteness noun
- requisitely adverb
- requisiteness noun
- unrequisite adjective
- unrequisitely adverb
- unrequisiteness noun
Etymology
Origin of requisite
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English from Latin requīsītus, past participle of requīrere “to seek”; require, -ite 2
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Example Sentences
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"The Indian embassy has learned that the Iranian side will facilitate access to the six Indian seafarers on board the vessel once requisite clearances are received from the Iranian Navy/Prosecutor's office," it added.
From BBC
Uhlaender, 41, won the race in skeleton, but the manipulation kept her from getting the requisite points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games.
From Los Angeles Times
After his death, Pine settles into a requisite life in London as Alex Goodwin, a member of an unexciting intelligence unit called the Night Owls.
From Los Angeles Times
Pastas, curries, stews, really indulgent bowls of oatmeal; many with their requisite pops of green.
From Salon
Of course, there is the requisite disc of rarities and B-sides.
From Salon
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