English Reference
Noun

requisite

n. countable
C1 Advanced US /ˈɹɛkwəzət/ UK /ɹˈɛkwɪsˌɪt/ req·ui·site UK spelling requisites

n.something that is necessary for a specific purpose. You use this to describe a requirement you must meet before you can move forward.

n.a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end. Often used in the context of formal qualifications or essential conditions.


SIMPLE

A valid passport is a requisite for international travel.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee decided that a master's degree was a requisite for the senior research position.

COMPLEX

While technical proficiency is a requisite for the role, the hiring manager emphasized that cultural fit and emotional intelligence are equally vital for long-term success.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'for'.

Only 18.8% of those aged 17 and over achieved the requisite pass grade in English, down from last year, with an even smaller proportion achieving a grade 4 in maths.

The Guardian· 20 Aug 2026

A squad with the requisite depth of quality is beginning to form.

The Guardian· 21 Aug 2026

From Latin requīsītus, perfect passive participle of requīrō (“I require, seek, ask for”), from which English require.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Latin requīsītus
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
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