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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Executives say Buffett, who infused his letters with his wit and personal anecdotes that often veered from the requisite review of Berkshire’s operations, elevated a dreary convention of corporate America and set a new standard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Quoting an earlier case, he noted, “’The fundamental requisite of due process of law is the opportunity to be heard.’”
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
Pastas, curries, stews, really indulgent bowls of oatmeal; many with their requisite pops of green.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025
The deal could always be cancelled though, if Villa were willing to pay the requisite amount on top of the loan fee.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
On her first day at Langley, Dorothy Vaughan spent the morning in the personnel department filling out the requisite paperwork.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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