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requirement Synonyms

Another word for requirement

Choosing another word for requirement depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that is needed, wanted, or essential for a particular purpose or standard of living.

Usage Example

"Clean drinking water is a basic need for human survival."

Strongest
need
necessity
essential
requisite
Strong
desideratum

• noun (Context 2)

A compulsory condition, qualification, or rule established by an authority, institution, or agreement.

Usage Example

"Fluency in two foreign languages is a strict prerequisite for the diplomatic post."

Strongest
prerequisite
condition
stipulation
Strong
qualification
criterion
specification
proviso
obligation

Opposites of requirement

The opposite of requirement shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonessential
option
luxury
choice
superfluity
extra
exemption
frill
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• Nearby Words

requiem shark
require
required
requirement
requisite
requisitely
requisition

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Requirement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/requirement
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