requirement
|re/quire/ment|
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/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
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/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/
(require)
necessary
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