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requirement

|re/quire/ment|

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/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/

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/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/

(require)

necessary

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
requirerequiresrequiredrequiredrequiringrequirement
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 'requirement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'requirement.'

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a necessary condition or need for something.

Meeting the requirements for the job was challenging.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39