Antonyms for requisite


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rek-wuh-zit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛk wə zɪt


Definition of requisite

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Latin requisitus, past participle of requirere (see require). As a noun from c.1600.
  • noun need
Example sentences :
  • What courage was requisite to grapple with this giant difficulty!
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • At length, on finding the requisite water in its bed, I encamped.
  • Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell
  • The first and only requisite is, that they be perfectly insulated.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • This, said the Prince, he was prepared to do and he gave Regnier the requisite pass.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • I think it is requisite, and as meritorious, in the one as in the other.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The detailed consideration of the requisite material was then proceeded with.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Provision had, therefore, to be made for the requisite means of transport.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Palissy was employed to make this survey, and prepare the requisite map.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • He next tried to raise the requisite means by a public subscription.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Decision and promptitude are as requisite in self-culture as in business.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Synonyms for requisite

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