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requisite Synonyms

Another word for requisite

Choosing another word for requisite depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations; indispensable for a specific purpose or result.

Usage Example

"The applicant lacked the required experience to manage such a complex engineering project."

Strongest
required
necessary
essential
indispensable
Strong
mandatory
obligatory
compulsory
prerequisite
needful
vital

• noun (Context 2)

A thing, quality, or condition that is indispensable for the achievement of a specified end.

Usage Example

"A strong command of statistics is a fundamental requirement for advanced research in economics."

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requirement
necessity
essential
prerequisite
Strong
precondition
sine qua non
must
condition
stipulation

Opposites of requisite

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

optional
unnecessary
nonessential
dispensable
inessential
luxury
superfluous
extra
See all opposites of requisite

• Nearby Words

require
required
requirement
requisite
requisitely
requisition
requote

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