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REKW-iz-it/ˈrekwɪzɪt/

Requisite (also a noun) means required for a particular purpose: a named spare is requisite, the requisite n. Necessary (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a slogan is not cover.

Meaning

Required for a particular purpose (also noun; from necessary, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A named spare is requisite; a slogan is not cover.”
• “Necessary is already in this course. Need is already in this course. A slogan is comms. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the slogan if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Required; a necessary thing. Everyday: necessary (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

necessary, required, essential

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