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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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
The deal could always be cancelled though, if Villa were willing to pay the requisite amount on top of the loan fee.
From BBC
We did the same thing here and that helps sort out who it should be because it isn’t just about all the requisite qualities of an individual.
From Los Angeles Times
Patel was described by another source as “not very good” as director, saying he “lacks the requisite experience” and “may be insecure.”
From Salon
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