Synonyms of requisite
9 similar words · 21 opposite words
Another word for requisite is required. Other synonyms of requisite are necessary, basic, essential, indispensable and needed. The opposite of requisite is facultative.
Synonyms and similar words for requisite
adjectiveEssential, indispensable, required.
- basicNecessary, essential for life or some process.
- essentialNecessary.
- indispensableAbsolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without.
- necessarNecessary.
- necessaryRequired, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
- necessitous
- neededNecessary; being required.
- prerequisiteRequired as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.
- requiredNecessary; obligatory; mandatory.
Opposite of requisite
adjectiveEssential, indispensable, required.
- discretionaryAvailable at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.
- elective
- facultativeNot obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.
- free
- noncompulsoryNot compulsory.
- nonmandatoryNot mandatory.
- nonobligateNot obligate.
- nonobligatoryNot obligatory.
- nonrequiredNot required.
- nonrequisiteNot requisite.
- optionalNot compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
- optionaryOptional.
- unrequiredNot required.
- volitional
- voluntary
adjectiveMore antonyms
- dispensable
- gratuitous
- inessential
- needlessNot needed; unnecessary.
- unnecessary
- unneededNot needed.
Meaning of requisite
- adjective Essential, indispensable, required.
- noun An indispensable item; a requirement.
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Questions about synonyms of requisite
- What is another word for requisite?
- Requisite has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as required, necessary, basic, essential, indispensable, needed and prerequisite.
- What is the opposite of requisite?
- The opposite of requisite is facultative. Other antonyms of requisite are nonobligate, nonobligatory, nonrequisite, optional and discretionary.
- What does requisite mean?
- Requisite means essential, indispensable, required.
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