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requirements

|re-quire-ments|

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/rɪˈkwaɪərmənts/

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/rɪˈkwaɪəmənts/

(requirement)

necessary condition

Base FormPluralAdjective
requirementrequirementsrequired
Etymology
Etymology Information

'requirement' originates from the Latin word 'requirere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'quaerere' meant 'to seek.'

Historical Evolution

'requirere' transformed into the Old French word 'requerre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'requirement' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to seek again or demand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a necessary condition or qualification.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a necessary condition or qualification needed for something.

Meeting the requirements for the job was challenging.

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Noun 2

a thing that is needed or wanted.

The requirements for the project include a laptop and internet access.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35