requisites

noun

plural of requisite
as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201

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Recent Examples of requisites The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 No locals had dared help the rancher repair his fence and care for his herd because of the cartel requisites, leaving the rancher with a limited employment pool. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026 Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisites
  1. requirements
  2. necessities
  3. musts
Noun
  • Thiel also secured New Zealand citizenship in 2011, receiving a special exemption from the usual residency requirements.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its intended role is to help operators respond to drone threats while accommodating changes in equipment and mission requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • It’s required for scientists to secure appointments, promotions, funding, access to students, and other necessities.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of necessities
Noun
  • Hot apple cider and fresh cider doughnuts are fall musts, and this cider mill has both of them.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of musts

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“Requisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisites. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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