requisite
A requisite is something that's necessary or required for something else to happen. A particular skill might be a requisite for getting a job.
Think about planning a big event like a wedding. You need certain things to make it all work smoothly: decorations, food, a venue, and so on. The catering service might tell you that a certain number of guests is the minimum required (or "requisite") for them to prepare enough food. If there aren't enough people coming, they can cancel the order or adjust what they bring. It's like saying, "We need at least 50 people to make this work."
How common is "requisite"?
Word requisite is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
Essential, indispensable, required.
Example: Please submit the requisite papers before the end of the financial year.
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Real examples of "requisite" in context
