Requisite Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹɛkwəzət

REK-wuh-zit

UK

ɹˈɛkwɪsˌɪt

REK-wi-zit

Definition

Something that is necessary for a particular purpose; a requirement.

Usage & Nuances

'Requisite' is formal and commonly used in writing, contracts, or academic contexts. Often appears as 'requisite skills,' 'requisite experience.' Do not confuse with 'requirement' (noun, more common in general English); 'requisite' is rarely used in speech.

• Spanish: requisito - necesario
• Portuguese (BR): requisito - necessário
• Portuguese (PT): requisito - necessário
• Chinese (Simplified): 必要条件 - 必需品
• Chinese (Traditional): 必要條件 - 必需品
• Hindi: आवश्यक - शर्त
• Arabic: شرط أساسي - متطلّب
• Bengali: প্রয়োজনীয়তা - অপরিহার্য বিষয়
• Russian: необходимое условие - требование
• Japanese: 必要条件 - 必要なもの
• Vietnamese: điều kiện cần thiết - yêu cầu thiết yếu
• Korean: 필수 조건 - 필요 요건
• Turkish: gerekli şey - zorunlu unsur
• Urdu: ضرورت - لازمی چیز
• Indonesian: persyaratan - syarat yang diperlukan

Example Sentences

A passport is a requisite for international travel.

basic

She lacks the requisite skills for this job.

basic

Payment is a requisite before you can attend the class.

basic

Experience is not just helpful here—it's a requisite.

natural

The project failed because the team didn't meet the requisites.

natural

A college degree is often seen as a requisite for this industry, though it’s not always necessary.

natural